ASPIRING PSYCHOLOGIST – AUTISM SUPPORT ASSISTANT

West Drayton | SEN School Experience | Education & Training

THE ESSENTIALS

Aspiring Psychologist – Autism Support Assistant – West Drayton – Education and Training - Aspiring Psychologist – Autism Support Assistant – West Drayton

ARE YOU THE NEXT ASPIRING PSYCHOLOGIST?

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of autistic children and young people?

Are you passionate about:

• Autism and neurodevelopment
• Communication and speech development
• Emotional regulation and behaviour
• Child psychology and mental health

If you are looking for hands-on experience before pursuing a career in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, CAMHS, or SEN education—this is the role for you.

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THE ROLE

We are recruiting Autism Support Assistants for specialist SEN schools in West Drayton. You will be supporting autistic pupils—including non-verbal students and children with complex communication and sensory needs—in a nurturing, structured school environment.

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WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

This is not just a job—it is a launchpad for your psychology career.

You will develop real-world skills in:

• Autism-friendly communication strategies
• Emotional regulation and co-regulation techniques
• Positive behaviour support and de-escalation
• Sensory processing and regulation approaches
• Visual schedules and structured learning
• Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)
• Relationship-based, trauma-informed support

And you will see first-hand how consistent adult support transforms a child's confidence, wellbeing, and ability to engage.

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YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

As an Autism Support Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups
• Work with non-verbal students using visual and communication aids
• Help with emotional regulation and sensory needs
• Encourage engagement in lessons and classroom activities
• Promote routine, structure, and independence
• Support smooth transitions throughout the school day
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, SENCOs, and pastoral teams
• Be a positive role model for patience, communication, and resilience

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• A strong interest in psychology, autism, mental health, or child development
• Experience in care, youth work, mentoring, SEN support, or community services (not essential—attitude matters more)
• A calm, patient, and empathetic nature
• Emotional resilience and strong communication skills
• A genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential

No previous school experience? No problem. Your attitude, empathy, and willingness to learn are what count most.

Benefits for You

• Competitive daily pay
• Fast-track registration and compliance
• Flexible working opportunities
• 5-star rated agency with over 3,000 reviews
• Free access to Milk Academy with 1,000+ discounted, accredited CPD courses
• FREE wellbeing resources, PSHE materials, and school preparation packs
• 24/7 consultant support
• Access to Unbottled, bringing lived-experience speakers into schools
• Work with the UK's only eco-friendly education supply agency
• A nationwide network of schools and trusts

Who We're Looking For:

• Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Youth & Community, or Social Science graduates
• Aspiring Forensic Psychologists, Youth Justice professionals, or Mental Health practitioners
• Individuals passionate about early intervention, violence reduction, and safeguarding
• Calm, resilient, and emotionally intelligent candidates
• Graduates comfortable supporting challenging behaviour and high-risk pupils
• People motivated to make a genuine impact in knife crime prevention and youth mental health

Safeguarding commitment

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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