Aspiring Educational Psychologist

About the Role

As an Aspiring Educational Psychologist in Milton Keynes, you will play a key role in supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom. Working alongside teachers, therapists, and SEN professionals, you will gain first‑hand experience of the strategies and interventions used to support children with a wide range of learning and developmental needs.

• Deliver 1:1 and small‑group interventions to support learning, communication, and emotional regulation.
• Support pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and other SEN requirements.
• Assist in implementing personalised learning and behaviour support plans.
• Encourage positive social interactions, confidence, and independence.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff to monitor pupil progress.
• Gain exposure to educational psychology principles and specialist intervention strategies.

• A Psychology degree or be studying a related subject.
• A genuine interest in child development, SEN, and educational psychology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach.
• The ability to build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals is desirable but not essential.

• Excellent experience for aspiring Educational Psychologists.
• Exposure to a wide range of SEN needs and intervention strategies.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Support from experienced SEN and therapeutic professionals.
• Valuable experience for future postgraduate applications.
• Supportive and collaborative school environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives.

If you are an aspiring Educational Psychologist looking to gain practical experience in a specialist setting, apply today for this Aspiring Educational Psychologist position in Milton Keynes and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch shortly.