Psychology Graduate – Maidenhead – Learning Support Assistant
- maidenhead, england, United Kingdom
- Contract
- Full time
Job Description
Psychology Graduate – Maidenhead – Learning Support Assistant
Learning Support Assistant | September 2026 Start
Pay: £108 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Psychology Graduate – Maidenhead – Learning Support Assistant – Education and Training
Are you a Psychology graduate looking to kick‑start your career in mental health, social work, education, or clinical psychology?
Do you want to gain invaluable, hands‑on experience supporting vulnerable young people with complex emotional needs, anxiety, and barriers to learning?
We are recruiting Psychology Graduates for a specialist provision in Maidenhead, supporting students with emotionally based school avoidance, SEMH needs, and trauma‑related challenges.
Psychology Graduate – Maidenhead – Learning Support Assistant – Education and Training
About the Role
This setting supports young people who have struggled in mainstream education due to:
Anxiety and depression
Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)
Trauma and negative school experiences
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
As a Psychology Graduate, your role will focus on rebuilding confidence, trust, and emotional safety, enabling students to gradually return to learning in a structured and supportive environment.
You’ll work in a small, nurturing setting with a strong focus on:
Emotional regulation
Relationship building
Personalised learning approaches
Behaviour as communication
Start Date: September 2026
We are recruiting for the September 2026 academic year intake. Early application is recommended to secure your place.
Psychology Graduate – Maidenhead – Learning Support Assistant – Education and Training
Why This Role is Ideal for Psychology Graduates
This position is perfect for aspiring:
Educational or Clinical Psychologists
Social Workers or Safeguarding professionals
Mental Health Practitioners or Therapists
Youth Justice or Criminal Justice professionals
Probation Officers
Counsellors or Wellbeing Practitioners
You will gain hands‑on experience in:
Supporting young people with anxiety and depression
Understanding behaviour linked to trauma and emotional needs
Working with students at risk of exclusion or disengagement
Building trust with vulnerable and hard‑to‑reach learners
Applying trauma‑informed and person‑centred approaches
Developing safeguarding and child protection awareness
Putting psychological theory into practice in a real‑world setting
What You’ll Be Doing
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
What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you:
Are a Psychology graduate (or related field) with a genuine interest in mental health, social work, or education
Have relevant experience in care, youth work, or support roles (this is desirable but not essential)
Are patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent
Have strong communication and relationship‑building skills
Understand how anxiety, trauma, and depression impact behaviour and learning
No school‑based experience is required — your degree, attitude, empathy, and willingness to learn are what matter most.
Full training and ongoing support will be provided.
Psychology Graduate – Maidenhead – Learning Support Assistant – Education and Training
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.
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