Psychology Graduate – Aspiring Psychologist

Psychology Graduate – Aspiring Psychologist (MAIDENHEAD) – September 2026 Student Support Mentor – SEMH & Vulnerable Learners (Secondary School)

Start Date: September 2026

Are you a Criminology Graduate in Maidenhead looking to gain meaningful, hands‑on experience supporting young people with Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs in a secondary school setting? Are you interested in understanding behaviour, emotional regulation, attendance issues, and the wider social factors that impact learning?

Milk Education, a wellbeing‑led and eco‑friendly education agency, is recruiting Criminology and Social Science graduates to work in a Maidenhead secondary school, supporting the most vulnerable pupils to raise attainment, improve attendance and re‑engage with education.

Location: Maidenhead

Pay: £108 per day

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm (term time only)

Future Opportunities: Additional roles available

Interviews & Trial Days: To be confirmed

This role focuses on supporting students at risk of under‑achievement, persistent absence or exclusion, many of whom present with:

• Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs (SEMH)
• Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
• Anxiety, low mood, anger or emotionally driven behaviour
• Challenging or disruptive behaviour linked to unmet needs
• SEN or undiagnosed additional needs
• Significant barriers to attendance, engagement and learning

You will work closely with pastoral teams, SEN staff and teaching staff to help students regulate emotions, rebuild trust and access learning in a consistent and supportive way.

• 1:1 and small‑group mentoring for vulnerable pupils
• Supporting emotional regulation, self‑control and positive behaviour
• Working with students with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges
• Mentoring pupils to improve attendance, punctuality and engagement
• Implementing personalised behaviour and support strategies
• Using trauma‑informed, restorative and relational approaches
• Supporting classroom learning where appropriate
• Building trusting relationships with disengaged or high‑risk learners
• Gaining hands‑on exposure to safeguarding, behaviour management and pastoral care

• A strong understanding of adolescent behaviour and SEMH
• Insight into the link between trauma, behaviour, attendance and attainment
• Practical experience supporting complex emotional and behavioural needs
• Skills in mentoring, motivation, de‑escalation and relationship‑based practice

• Free CPD including SEMH, Trauma‑Informed Practice, Behaviour & De‑escalation, Safeguarding and Mental Health Awareness
• Career‑focused development aligned with psychology and mental health pathways

• Access to a mental health and wellbeing platform (including counselling)
• A dedicated consultant who understands your long‑term career goals

• Competitive daily pay
• Fast‑track registration and compliance
• Flexible working opportunities
• 5‑star rated agency with 3,000+ reviews
• Free access to Milk Academy (1,000+ discounted CPD courses)
• Free wellbeing resources and school preparation materials
• 24/7 consultant support
• Work with the UK’s only eco‑friendly education supply agency
• Nationwide network of schools and trusts

• Criminology, Psychology, Sociology or Social Science graduates
• Aspiring psychologists, mental health practitioners, youth justice or youth workers
• Calm, empathetic and resilient individuals
• Graduates passionate about supporting students with SEMH needs
• Those motivated to improve attendance, attainment and wellbeing
• Candidates confident building relationships with challenging or disengaged learners

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.