Aspiring Psychologist – Non-Verbal – Learning Support Assistant

Aspiring Psychologist – Non‑Verbal – Learning Support Assistant
Location: West Drayton
Start Date: September 2026
Pay: £108 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Contract: Full‑time, Term Time Only

This setting supports young people who have struggled in mainstream education due to anxiety and depression, emotionally based school avoidance, trauma, and SEMH 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.

• Emotional regulation
• Relationship building
• Personalised learning 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

• Psychology graduate or relevant experience in care, youth work or support roles
• Genuine interest in mental health, education or behaviour support
• Patient, resilient and emotionally intelligent
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Understanding how anxiety and depression impact behaviour and learning

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

• Educational or Clinical Psychologists
• Mental Health Practitioners or Therapists
• Youth Justice or Criminal Justice professionals
• Probation Officers
• Social Workers or Safeguarding professionals

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.

Full training and ongoing support will be provided.