Aspiring Child Psychologist

Milk Education; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency is looking for a Learning Support Assistant in Longsight. This role involves supporting children with complex needs, including Autism and multiple learning difficulties. Candidates should have a background in Psychology or related fields, demonstrating compassion and creativity. The position is term-time only, offering a competitive salary and ongoing professional development. This opportunity provides invaluable clinical experience for those pursuing further education in Clinical Psychology or Art Therapy.

Benefits

Free CPD courses

Mental health and wellbeing support

Dedicated consultant for career alignment

Term-time only schedule

Qualifications

• Must be caring and passionate about supporting children.
• Must be open to personal care as part of a holistic approach.
• Willingness to learn about therapeutic use of art and sensory care.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Autism, PMLD, and GDD in schools.
• Assist with sensory regulation and personal care routines.
• Collaborate with professionals to enhance pupil communication.

Skills

Communication through play

Emotional intelligence

Patience

Understanding sensory regulation

Education

Psychology or related degree

Qualifications in Art or Creative fields

Job description

Are you an aspiring Child Psychologist or Psychology Graduate looking for meaningful hands‑on experience working with children with complex needs? Milk Education, a leading education agency focused on wellbeing and professional development, is recruiting for SEN provisions in Longsight.

About the Role — Learning Support Assistant (SEN)

Location: Longsight
Salary: £101.40 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 3:45 pm (Term Time Only)
Start Date: 5th January 2026
Interviews and trial days taking place beforehand

This role involves supporting children with high-support Autism, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and Global Development Delay (GDD) in specialist and mainstream schools. Some pupils communicate non-verbally, making creativity, emotional intelligence, and patience key to success in this role.

You will support pupils with:

• Sensory regulation and sensory care
• Personal care (toilet care and hygiene routines)
• Communication through play, art, music, and visual tools
• Daily routines that reflect the work of Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Clinical Psychologists

This role gives you clinical exposure and practical experience that universities value when applying for Clinical Psychology or Art Therapy postgraduate routes.

Milk Education offers more than just a teaching role — you receive ongoing support and professional development tailored to your career goals.

Training and CPD

• Free CPD courses, including Makaton, PECS, Autism Awareness, behaviour and de‑escalation training, and trauma‑informed practice.
• Access to continuous professional development that directly supports applications to psychology and therapy postgraduate programs.

Wellbeing and Support

• Access to a mental health and wellbeing platform with counselling support available.
• A dedicated consultant who works with you to secure roles aligned with your future career pathway.

Additional benefits

• Term‑time only schedule for a strong work‑life balance.
• Opportunity to work in values‑led schools that prioritise inclusion and emotional wellbeing.

Who We’re Looking For

• Psychology, Art, or Creative graduates
• Individuals who are caring, patient, and passionate about supporting children
• People open to personal care as part of a holistic therapeutic approach
• Those who understand or want to learn about the therapeutic use of art, music, play, and sensory regulation

If you are ready to take the next step towards your future career — while making a genuine difference in the lives of children — we would love to hear from you. Please reach out at to discuss this opportunity further!