Job Title: Aspiring Psychologist - Graduate Placement Haringey
Location: Haringey, North London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Salary: £108 - £120 per day
Sector: Education and Training (SEN Support)

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Education and Training – Clinical & SEN School Experience

Kickstart Your Psychology Career in a Clinical & SEN Setting

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for autism, communication, and child development? Do you want to build a strong foundation for a future career in Clinical Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Educational Psychology, or Mental Health services?

We are currently seeking dedicated Autism Support Assistants to join specialist SEN schools across Haringey. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain frontline, paid experience supporting autistic pupils with high support needs—including non-verbal students and those with complex sensory, communication, and behavioural profiles—within a structured educational environment.

Clinical, Occupational & High Support Autism Elements

This role offers unique exposure to clinical and therapeutic practice in an educational setting. You will gain practical insight into:

• High Support Autism: Work with pupils who have significant communication, sensory, and regulation needs, requiring consistent 1:1 support, visual structures, and tailored interventions.
• Occupational Therapy (OT) Integration: Support fine and gross motor skill development, sensory diets, daily living tasks, and environmental adaptations under the guidance of qualified OTs.
• Clinical Observation & Assessment: Document behavioural, emotional, and developmental presentations to inform clinical reviews and multi-disciplinary assessments.
• Speech & Language Therapy (SALT): Support communication interventions, including AAC (PECS, Makaton, and high-tech devices).
• Behavioural Interventions: Use Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and de-escalation techniques to understand behaviour as communication and promote emotional regulation.
• MDT Working: Attend case reviews with Clinical Psychologists, OTs, SALTs, and SENCOs to contribute to holistic care and education plans.

Why This Graduate Placement Is Perfect for Your Career Path

This role provides invaluable experience for postgraduate applications in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, OT, SALT, and CAMHS. You will develop skills in therapeutic communication, crisis management, sensory support, and multi-disciplinary collaboration—all within a real-world clinical-educational setting.

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Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Provide calm, consistent 1:1 support to pupils with high support autism and complex needs.
• Implement sensory diets, OT-led activities, and structured routines to promote regulation and independence.
• Use AAC and visual supports to facilitate communication and reduce frustration.
• Support transitions, manage sensory overload, and apply de-escalation techniques.
• Record observations on behaviour, regulation, and progress to inform clinical and educational reviews.
• Work collaboratively with Teachers, SENCOs, OTs, SALTs, and visiting Psychologists.

About You

We are looking for empathetic, resilient, and proactive graduates with a keen interest in clinical psychology, autism, or occupational therapy. Experience in care, youth work, or mentoring is a plus, but attitude and willingness to learn matter most—full training is provided. You must be:

• Passionate about supporting children with high support needs.
• Calm, patient, and adaptable in a dynamic environment.
• A strong communicator with a genuine interest in psychology, OT, or neurodiversity.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Apply Today

This is a full-time graduate placement starting in September 2026—ideal for those considering careers in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, CAMHS, or Behaviour Therapy.

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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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