Learning Support Assistant - Aspiring Child Psychologist in Maidenhead

Learning Support Assistant - Aspiring Child Psychologist - Education and Training - Learning Support Assistant - Aspiring Child Psychologist in Maidenhead

- Location: Maidenhead

- Salary: £95 per day

- Start Date: April 21st, May, Juen and July trial days, 5 days a week - all ready for September 2025!

- Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30 am - 3:35 pm), Term Time Only

- Duration: Long-term temporary to permanent opportunity

Are you a Psychology graduate or considering a career change towards Clinical Psychology? Are you looking for hands-on experience in a specialist SEN setting to help you determine if this is the right path for you?

Learning Support Assistant - Aspiring Child Psychologist - Education and Training - Learning Support Assistant - Aspiring Child Psychologist in Maidenhead

Milk Education is recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) role in a specialist SEN school in Maidenhead, supporting children aged 4-16 with Autism and associated neurodivergent conditions. This role is a unique opportunity for those with a genuine interest in Clinical Psychology, providing direct experience working with some of the most vulnerable children in society.

Learning Support Assistant - Aspiring Child Psychologist - Education and Training - Learning Support Assistant - Aspiring Child Psychologist in Maidenhead

If you are serious about a future in clinical psychology, neurodevelopment, or mental health, this role will allow you to explore your sincerity, patience, and understanding, helping you to qualify or disqualify this career path before pursuing a master's degree (MSc).

The Role

• Supporting children aged 4-16 with a range of Autism, from low to high support needs.
• Working with pupils with co-occurring neurodivergent conditions, including ADHD, OCD, hyperactivity, sensory processing difficulties, and social communication needs.
• Assisting in a structured and nurturing classroom environment, promoting emotional and academic growth.
• Using psychological and therapeutic strategies to support behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Watch Occupational therapies, Speech and Language therapies, Drama, Music and Art therapies take place, the opportunity to shad
• Collaborating with therapists, SEN specialists, and teaching staff to deliver personalised learning and support plans.
• Helping to regulate emotions and build coping strategies, learning how different interventions work in practice.
• Engaging in applied psychology approaches, such as cognitive-behavioural techniques, structured interventions, and sensory regulation strategies.
• Assisting with personal care routines, including feeding and hygiene support, where required.

What We're Looking For

• Psychology graduates (or those looking to retrain in psychology, clinical mental health, or therapy-based careers).
• A genuine aspiration to work in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, or Mental Health Support.
• A patient and compassionate nature, with the ability to connect with and support vulnerable children.
• An interest in neurodevelopment and behavioural psychology, with a desire to apply theory to real-world situations.
• A resilient and reflective mindset, with the ability to work through challenges and understand the complexity of Autism and related conditions.
• Commitment to the role for at least the academic year, ensuring consistency for both yourself and the pupils.

Why This Role?

• Gain first-hand experience in Clinical Psychology, Autism Support, and Neurodivergence.
• Work in a specialist school environment with a structured and therapeutic approach.
• Build practical skills that will enhance your application for MSc courses in Clinical or Educational Psychology.
• Develop a deeper understanding of Autism and neurodiversity, helping you decide if this is the right sector for you.
• Opportunity to go permanent, depending on performance and school fit.

Learning Support Assistant - Aspiring Child Psychologist - Education and Training - Learning Support Assistant - Aspiring Child Psychologist in Maidenhead

Why Join Milk Education?

Milk Education is a purpose-driven agency committed to helping edu