Aspiring Child Psychologist

Milk Education; Stockport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Stockport is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to support children with autism and learning difficulties. This role involves sensory care, personal care, and communication through creative means. Candidates should possess a degree in Psychology, Art, or a related field and demonstrate caring qualities. The position offers training opportunities and a term-time schedule for a better work-life balance, making it ideal for those passionate about making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Free CPD courses

Mental health and wellbeing support

Referral bonus scheme

Term-time only schedule

Qualifications

• Ability to support children with high-support Autism and PMLD.
• Willingness to engage in personal care as part of a holistic approach.
• Interest or understanding of therapeutic use of art, music, and play.

Responsibilities

• Support sensory regulation and sensory care for children.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene routines.
• Facilitate communication through creative play and visual tools.

Skills

Caring and patience

Creativity

Emotional intelligence

Education

Psychology, Art, or Creative degree

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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
• Referral bonus scheme
• 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