Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant

Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Maidenhead

Pay: £108 per day

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only

This setting supports young people who have struggled in mainstream education due to anxiety, depression, trauma, and social, emotional and mental health needs.

Your role will focus on rebuilding confidence, trust, and emotional safety, enabling students to gradually return to learning in a structured and supportive environment.

You’ll work in a small, nurturing setting with a strong focus on emotional regulation, relationship building, and personalised learning approaches.

April 2026

This position is perfect for aspiring educational or clinical psychologists, mental health practitioners, therapists, youth or criminal justice professionals, probation officers, social workers or safeguarding professionals.

You will gain hands‑on experience in supporting young people with anxiety and depression, understanding behaviour linked to trauma and emotional needs, working with students at risk of exclusion or disengagement, building trust with vulnerable learners, and applying trauma‑informed, person‑centred approaches.

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
• Helping students manage anxiety, low mood, and school avoidance
• Building consistent, positive relationships with young people
• Supporting emotional regulation and confidence building
• Encouraging engagement in learning and daily routines
• Working closely with staff and external professionals
• Promoting independence, resilience, and life skills

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are a Psychology graduate or have relevant experience in care, youth work, or support roles
• Have a genuine interest in mental health, education, or behaviour support
• Are patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent
• Have strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Understand how anxiety and depression impact behaviour and learning

No school‑based experience is required — your attitude, empathy, and willingness to learn are what matter most.

Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited and all applicants will undergo thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.