Psychology Graduate Aspiring Psychologist

Student Support Mentor – SEMH & Vulnerable Learners (Secondary School)

Location:

Maidenhead

Start Date:

September 2026

• Pay: £108 per day
• Hours:
  
  Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm (term time only)
• Future opportunities:
  Additional roles available

This role focuses on supporting students at risk of underachievement, persistent absence, or exclusion, many presenting with:

• Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• 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

Additional responsibilities include:

• 1:1 and small‑group mentoring for vulnerable pupils
• Supporting emotional regulation, self‑control and positive behaviour
• 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

• Competitive daily pay
• Free CPD including SEMH, Trauma‑Informed Practice, Behaviour & De‑escalation, Safeguarding and Mental Health Awareness
• Fast‑track registration and compliance
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to a mental health and wellbeing platform (including counselling)
• A dedicated consultant who understands your long‑term career goals
• Free access to Milk Academy (1,000+ discounted CPD courses)
• 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 graduate
• Aspiring psychologist, mental health practitioner, youth justice or youth worker
• Calm, empathetic and resilient individuals
• Passionate about supporting students with SEMH needs
• Motivated to improve attendance, attainment and wellbeing
• 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.