Aspiring Psychologist – Autism Support Assistant

Job Title: Aspiring Psychologist – Autism Support Assistant
Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Salary: £108 – £120 per day
Sector: Education and Training (SEN Support)

Kickstart Your Psychology Career in a Specialist SEN Setting

Aspiring Psychologist – Autism Support Assistant – Education and Training – A spiring Psychologist – Autism Support Assistant

Are you a recent graduate or aspiring professional with a passion for autism, communication, and child development? Do you want to build a strong foundation for a future career in Clinical Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, or Mental Health?

We are currently seeking dedicated Autism Support Assistants to join specialist SEN schools across Maidenhead. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain frontline experience supporting autistic pupils, including those with non-verbal communication and complex sensory needs, in a structured educational environment.

Aspiring Psychologist – Autism Support Assistant – Education and Training – A spiring Psychologist – Autism Support Assistant

Why This Role is Perfect for Your Career Path:

This role provides the “real-world” experience that postgraduate courses and employers value. You will gain practical insight into:

• Autism and Neurodevelopmental Support.
• Emotional Regulation and Positive Behaviour Management.
• Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC).
• Sensory Processing and Co-regulation.
• The psychology of learning and child development.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Provide calm, consistent, 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
• Help students navigate the school day, managing transitions and sensory overload.
• Implement visual schedules and structured routines to foster independence.
• Work collaboratively with Teachers, SENCOs, and visiting Therapists.
• Use de-escalation techniques and relationship-based support to build trust and confidence.

About You

We are looking for empathetic, resilient, and proactive individuals. While experience in care, youth work, or mentoring is a plus, we prioritize attitude over experience. Full training is provided. You must be:

• Passionate about making a tangible difference in a child’s life.
• Able to remain patient and adaptable in a dynamic environment.
• A strong communicator with a genuine interest in psychology or education.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website.

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