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Aspiring Psychologist – Psychology Graduate
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Aspiring Psychologist – Psychology Graduate – Guildford, Surrey – Learning Support Assistant
Are you an Aspiring Psychologist – Psychology Graduate looking for meaningful, hands-on experience in child development, SEND, and mental health? Do you want to work in a role that directly supports your aspirations to become a clinical psychologist, occupational therapist, or educational psychologist?
We are excited to present an exceptional opportunity for an Aspiring Psychologist – Psychology Graduate to work as a Learning Support Assistant in a specialist education provision. This is a full-time role designed for graduates seeking in-depth, practical experience in neurodiversity, mental health support, and therapeutic education.
Location: Guildford, Surrey
Salary: From £107.00 per day
Start Date: ASAP (interviews to be booked from today)
Contract: Term-time only, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
Why This Role is Ideal for an Aspiring Psychologist – Psychology Graduate
This LSA role is an invaluable stepping stone for anyone aiming to pursue clinical psychology or occupational therapy. You’ll work with children aged 4–18 who have Autism, Global Developmental Delay (GDD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and associated social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. You’ll gain daily exposure to:
- Therapeutic practices including sensory integration, emotional regulation strategies, and restorative approaches
- Multidisciplinary collaboration with occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and specialist SEND staff
- Real-world application of psychological principles in observation, behaviour support, and adaptive teaching strategies
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This experience helps you develop core competencies essential for future training in clinical psychology and occupational therapy, such as empathy, case formulation, communication skills, and reflective practice. It also deepens your understanding of developmental psychology and trauma-informed care—key areas in both professions.
Key Responsibilities
- Support pupils with autism, GDD, PMLD and associated SEMH needs
- Deliver 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual learning and behavioural plans
- Work closely with therapy teams to implement occupational and emotional support strategies
- Assist with personal care and sensory support (full training provided)
- Observe and record student progress and behaviour with accuracy and empathy
- Create a safe, inclusive, and emotionally supportive learning environment
We’re Looking For
- A degree in Psychology or a related discipline (essential)
- A clear ambition to become a clinical psychologist, occupational therapist, or educational psychologist
- Experience working with children or young people with additional needs (desirable)
- Emotional resilience, strong communication, and a nurturing mindset
- Commitment to a full academic year of consistent support
Why Join Milk Education?
At Milk Education, we are committed to supporting your growth as an Aspiring Psychologist – Psychology Graduate. We partner with schools and professionals who align with our values of kindness, purpose, and emotional wellbeing. Through our connection with the Make Life Kind charity, we’re also contributing to better mental health in education across the UK.
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Benefits for You working with Milk Education:
- Competitive daily pay
- Fast-track registration and compliance
- Flexible working opportunities (term time only)
- 5-star rated agency with 3,000+ reviews
- Free access to Milk Academy (1,000+ discounted CPD courses)
- FREE wellbeing resources and school preparation materials
- 24/7 consultant support
- Work with the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency
- Nationwide network of schools and trusts
To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your passion for SEND, Autism, and Psychology.
Call: 01483 323 100
Email: izzie.hand@milk-education.co.uk
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. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
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