Job Title: Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Maidenhead
Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire
Start Dates: September 7th or September 14th, 2026
Pay: £108 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm (Full-time)
Contract: Term Time Only
Sector: Education and Training (SEN & SEMH Support)

Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Maidenhead – Education and Training - Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Maidenhead

Kickstart Your Clinical Psychology Career in a Specialist SEMH Setting

Are you a Psychology graduate or an experienced Learning Support Assistant looking to build a career in mental health, education, or clinical psychology?

Are you motivated to support young people facing anxiety, depression, and barriers to education, helping them re-engage and succeed?

We are currently recruiting Learning Support Assistants for a specialist provision in Maidenhead, supporting students with emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), SEMH needs, and complex emotional challenges. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain frontline, paid experience in a nurturing environment that sits at the intersection of education and clinical mental health support.

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

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
• Trauma-informed practice

Start Dates

We are recruiting for the following full-time intakes:

• September 7th, 2026
• September 14th, 2026

Early application is recommended to secure your preferred start date.

Why This Role Is Ideal for Aspiring Clinical Psychologists

This position is perfect for those considering careers in:

• Educational or Clinical Psychology
• Mental Health Practitioning or Therapy
• Youth Justice or Criminal Justice
• Probation Services
• Social Work or Safeguarding

You will gain hands-on experience in:

• Supporting young people with anxiety, depression, and school avoidance
• 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
• Multi-agency working with CAMHS, therapists, and social care professionals

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, therapists, and external professionals
• Promoting independence, resilience, and life skills
• Recording observations to inform pastoral and clinical reviews

What We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Are a Psychology graduate or have relevant experience in care, youth work, or support roles
• Have a genuine interest in mental health, education, or behaviour support
• Are patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Understand how anxiety and depression impact behaviour and learning

No school-based experience is required — your attitude, empathy, and willingness to learn are what matter most. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Apply Today

This is a full-time role starting on September 7th or September 14th, 2026 — ideal for those considering further study or careers in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Mental Health, or Therapeutic services.

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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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