Aspiring Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant

Location: Newcastle

Working hours: 8.30am-3.30pm Monday to Friday

Start date: After October Half Term 2026

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 based 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.

Aspiring Psychologist Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent 1:1 and small group support for pupils aged from 11-16 years old with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs
• Building positive, trusting relationships that encourage engagement, confidence and resilience
• Supporting students to regulate their emotions and use positive behaviour strategies
• Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff to deliver personalised learning activities and adapt resources to meet individual needs
• Promoting a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment where every student feels respected, understood and able to succeed

Aspiring Psychologist Person Specification:

• Recent experience working in a school, alternative provision or youth work setting is desirable but not essential
• A degree in Psychology or a related subject
• Experience in youth work, coaching, mentoring, care, or support work
• A strong interest in behaviour and mental health
• Confidence working with teenagers
• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed
• Ability to work proactively, both independently and as part of a team
• An Enhanced DBS certificate on the update service (or willingness to apply)   

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance – APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards
• Culture-matched placements – we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths
• Priority Partnership school network – access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through the Milk Academy
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers
• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub – because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact
• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides – so you walk in ready on day one
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal

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.

Apply now by submitting your CV

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