Salary: £107.71 - 115.00 per day
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Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant - Guildford and Surrey
Salary: £107.70 - 110.00 per day
Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant
Schools in Guildford and local schools in Surrey top
Start Date - Autumn Term, as we have multiple roles available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, term time only
Pay: £107.70 per day
Education and Training – Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Guildford and Surrey
Are you looking to gain hands-on experience that will support a future career in Psychology, Counselling, Therapy, Social Work, CAMHS, or Educational Psychology?
Milk Education are recruiting Learning Support Assistants for a specialist SEMH school in Newcastle. This is a full-time opportunity for aspiring Psychologists who want to build practical experience supporting vulnerable young people in an education setting.
This specialist provision supports students from Year 7 to Year 11 with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, attachment needs, trauma-related behaviours, and social, emotional and mental health challenges. Many pupils have experienced barriers to learning and need consistent adult support to help them re-engage with education.
Your role will be to provide structure, emotional support, and positive guidance, helping students regulate behaviour, access learning, and build confidence.
Working as a Learning Support Assistant is excellent practical experience for graduates or aspiring professionals looking to move into psychology or mental health-based careers.
You will gain first-hand experience in:
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Understanding behaviour linked to trauma and unmet needs
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Supporting students with Autism and ADHD
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Developing behaviour regulation strategies
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Building trust with young people who may struggle in mainstream settings
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Using de-escalation and restorative approaches
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Supporting emotional wellbeing and confidence
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Learning how SEMH needs impact learning and relationships
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Working alongside teachers, pastoral staff, and outside professionals
You will see how consistent relationships and the right support can positively impact a young person’s education and future outcomes.
- Clinical Psychology
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Educational Psychology
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Counselling Psychology
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CAMHS
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Youth Justice or Youth Work
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Social Work
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Teaching or SEN Teaching
Your goal is to:
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Keep students engaged and emotionally regulated during the school day
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Raise confidence, attendance, and engagement
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Provide a safe and predictable learning environment
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Encourage resilience and independence
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Support students to re-engage with education
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Show young people that their past challenges do not define their future
- Supporting students on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
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Helping pupils manage behaviour and emotional triggers
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Supporting focus and participation in lessons
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Acting as a calm, positive role model
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Building strong and professional relationships with students
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Working closely with teachers and pastoral teams
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Encouraging routines, boundaries, and positive choices
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Promoting confidence, self-esteem, and progress
- A degree in Psychology or a related subject
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Experience in youth work, coaching, mentoring, care, or support work
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A strong interest in behaviour and mental health
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Patience, resilience, and emotional maturity
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Confidence working with teenagers
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A genuine passion for helping young people succeed
Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant –Newcastle
Apply now!
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