Psychology Graduate - L13

Role Overview

Location:

Liverpool L13

Contract:

Parttime

Phase: KS2 (Year 3 - Year
6)

Are you a Psychology Graduate with a strong interest in child development, learning, and wellbeing? Are you looking to gain handson experience supporting pupils academically, emotionally, and socially within a KS2 setting?

Milk Education is recruiting Psychology Graduates to work as Learning Support Assistants in mainstream primary schools across Liverpool. This role is ideal for graduates considering future careers in Educational Psychology, Child Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, or Occupational Therapy.

You will work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and support staff to help pupils overcome barriers to learning during this key stage of their education.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to KS2 pupils
• Support children with additional needs, including SEND, SEMH, ADHD, and speech & language needs
• Assist pupils with emotional regulation, concentration, and social interaction
• Support the delivery of English (reading, writing, comprehension) and Maths
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and engagement in learning
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual pupil needs
• Observe, monitor, and record progress and behaviour accurately
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and the SENCO
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment

• A degree in Psychology or a related subject (essential)
• A strong interest in child development, behaviour, and educational psychology
• Experience working with children or young people (schools, tutoring, clubs, care, or volunteering) – desirable but not essential
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and observation skills
• Commitment to providing consistent and reliable support

• Practical, handson experience in a mainstream KS2 classroom
• Insight into inclusive education and SEN support
• Excellent preparation for postgraduate study or psychologyrelated careers
• Valuable experience to strengthen future job or university applications

• Fast registration process
• Excellent rates of pay
• Educator Wellbeing Guide
• School Preparation Pack
• FREE PSHE lesson plans designed by teachers
• 2 FREE CPD courses when you register
• 24/7 access to your dedicated personal consultant

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.