Aspiring Educational Psychologist

Aspiring Educational Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant

Locations: Wimbledon

Role Type: Learning Support Assistant – Temporary / Agency (Full-time & Part-time available).

Start Date: Immediate start/ September 2026 start

Milk Education is working with a welcoming secondary school in Woking to recruit a dedicated Aspiring Educational Psychologist
who is keen to build a future career in Educational Psychology as a Learning Support Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants hands‑on experience supporting students with SEMH needs
, autism
, and those who are struggling to engage with school
.

The Role

As a learning support assistant, you’ll work closely with teachers, the SEN team and pastoral staff to support students across the school. Day-to-day, you will be:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support — academic, emotional and behavioural
• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs, helping them regulate emotions and develop positive coping strategies
• Working with autistic students using structure, routines and visual communication tools
• Supporting school refusers through reintegration plans and building trusting relationships
• Helping deliver targeted interventions and tracking progress
• Adapting classroom tasks and resources to make learning accessible for all
• Contributing to a calm, nurturing environment that puts wellbeing first

Why This Role Is Perfect for Aspiring Educational Psychologists

This role offers highly relevant experience recognised by Educational Psychology postgraduate programmes. You will:

• Gain practical experience supporting young people with a range of cognitive, emotional and social needs
• Develop observation, assessment and behaviour-analysis skills
• Work alongside SENCOs, pastoral teams and external professionals
• Learn how different learning profiles are present in real school settings
• Build an understanding of effective interventions and long‑term support strategies
• Strengthen future Educational Psychology applications with meaningful, hands‑on experience

What We’re Looking For as an aspiring psychologist:

• Patient, empathetic and reflective individuals
• A genuine interest in understanding behaviour, learning and child development
• Someone committed to making a positive impact on young people’s wellbeing
• Graduates in Psychology or related fields are encouraged to apply

If you’re passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and want experience that directly supports your journey into Educational Psychology as a Learning Support Assistant
, we’d love to hear from you.

• Excellent daily pay
• Fast‑track registration
• Flexible working options
• 5-star agency with 3000+ reviews
• Exclusive school & trust partnerships
• Free Perks Portal access
• 1000+ discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy
• Free PSHE lesson plans & wellbeing resources
• Educator Wellbeing eBook + hub access
• School Preparation Pack
• 24/7 consultant support
• Access to lived‑experience speakers via our Unbottled division
• Work with the UK’s only eco‑friendly education supply agency

If you’re motivated to make a difference and want to kickstart your career in education, we’d love to hear from you. Send us your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest and experience.

This is more than just a job it’s a chance to shape futures, build your career, and be part of something meaningful across Surrey.

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.

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