Psychology & Humanities Graduate – Aspiring Psychologist

Maidenhead | September 2026 Start
Trial Days: W/C 7th September 2026

Psychology & Humanities Graduate – Aspiring Psychologist – Education and Training

Are you a Psychology or Humanities graduate looking to move beyond theory and into the reality of human behaviour?
Do you want to understand how trauma, cognition, and social marginalisation intersect to create profound barriers to learning?

This is not a standard teaching assistant role. This is an opportunity to work with students with Profound Multiple Difficulties (PMD)—where emotional, cognitive, and social complexities overlap. We are looking for graduates who think critically about behaviour, not just manage it.

Psychology & Humanities Graduate – Aspiring Psychologist – Education and Training - Psychology & Humanities Graduate – Aspiring Psychologist – Education and Training

The Role: Student Support Mentor – Profound Multiple Difficulties

Location: Maidenhead
Pay: £108 per day
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm (Term Time Only)
Start Date: September 2026
Trial Days: To be confirmed (W/C 7th September 2026)
Future Opportunities: Additional roles available

Psychology & Humanities Graduate – Aspiring Psychologist – Education and Training - Psychology & Humanities Graduate – Aspiring Psychologist – Education and Training

Who You Will Be Supporting

You will work with students whose needs are layered and complex, often presenting with:

• Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) combined with SEMH
• Complex trauma and disorganised attachment styles
• Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and autism spectrum conditions
• Chronic anxiety manifesting as fight/flight/freeze responses in the classroom
• Sensory processing difficulties that impact emotional regulation
• Historical exclusion from mainstream education
• Profound social isolation and communication barriers

These are students who have fallen through the gaps—and your role is to understand why, not just to fix.

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Your Experience – Applied Humanities in Practice

You will translate your academic background into real-world impact by:

• Conducting 1:1 and small-group mentoring informed by psychological theory (attachment, trauma-informed practice, neurodiversity)
• Using humanities-based approaches—narrative, reflective dialogue, and creative expression—to build trust with disengaged learners
• Supporting emotional regulation through co-regulation, sensory breaks, and de-escalation strategies
• Working alongside pastoral and SEN teams to implement personalised behaviour support plans
• Observing and recording behaviour patterns to inform multi-agency assessments and interventions
• Supporting classroom learning with a focus on accessible, sensory-friendly delivery
• Building relationships with students who have experienced repeated relational breakdowns

Why This Role Is Invaluable for Your Career

If you are an aspiring Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Counsellor, Speech & Language Therapist, or Youth Justice Worker, this role offers:

• Deep insight into the social determinants of behaviour (poverty, ACEs, systemic inequality)
• First-hand exposure to the intersection of cognition, emotion, and environment
• Practical application of psychological frameworks (e.g., Maslow, Bowlby, Bronfenbrenner, Polyvagal Theory)
• Experience in multi-disciplinary working with CAMHS, social care, and educational psychology teams
• A foundation in relational practice—not just behaviour management, but understanding behaviour

Why Milk Education?

For Graduates Who Think Differently

• CPD Designed for Critical Thinkers: Free training in Trauma-Informed Practice, Attachment Theory, De-escalation, Neurodiversity, and Safeguarding
• Wellbeing Support: Access to a mental health platform with counselling, designed for professionals in high-emotion roles
• Career-Led Matching: Your dedicated consultant understands your long-term psychology or humanities career goals—not just filling a vacancy

Benefits You’ll Receive

• Competitive daily pay (£108)
• Fast-track registration and compliance
• Flexible working opportunities
• Free access to Milk Academy (1,000+ CPD courses)
• 5-star rated agency with 3,000+ reviews
• FREE wellbeing resources and school prep materials
• 24/7 consultant support
• Work with the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency
• Nationwide school and trust network

Who We’re Looking For

• Graduates in Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology, English, History, Politics, or related Humanities/Social Science disciplines
• Aspiring Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Counsellors, Speech & Language Therapists, or Youth Justice professionals
• Individuals with a critical, reflective approach to understanding human behaviour and systemic barriers
• Calm, empathetic, and resilient—able to sit with discomfort and hold hope for students
• Passionate about social justice, inclusion, and the transformative power of education
• Graduates who see behaviour as communication, not defiance

Trial Days – September 2026

We will be hosting trial days during the week commencing 7th September 2026. This is your chance to experience the school environment, meet the team, and see if this role aligns with your values and career ambitions.

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.

Psychology & Humanities Graduate – Maidenhead | September 2026