Aspiring Child Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Slough

Milk Education; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational agency is seeking a Learning Support Assistant in Slough. The role focuses on supporting students with emotional and mental health needs, involving relationship-building and behaviour management. Ideal candidates will have relevant education or experience in youth work. This full-time position offers competitive pay and career development opportunities, with a chance for permanent employment after the summer term.

Benefits

Excellent pay rates

Wellbeing support

Free lesson plans and resources

24/7 access to a personal consultant

Ongoing training and development sessions

Qualifications

• Psychology or Criminology graduate looking to gain experience with vulnerable young people.
• Experience (voluntary or paid) with vulnerable young people or youth offending is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build trust and support emotional well-being in students.
• Help students manage their emotions and develop behaviour strategies.
• Assist teachers in lesson delivery and manage classroom behaviour.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Resilience

Calmness

Education

Graduate in Psychology or Criminology

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Milk Education

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Slough, United Kingdom

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12.08.2025

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Aspiring Child Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Slough

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Role: LSA

–Location:Slough
–Pay:£101 per day
–Start Date:September 2025 to July 2026
–Contract:Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30 am – 4:00 pm), Temporary to Permanent (Until the end of the Summer Term, with the opportunity to go permanent)

Are you aPsychology or Criminology graduatelooking to gain valuable experience working withvulnerable young peoplebefore pursuing a career inCriminal Justice, Youth Justice, Social Work, or Mental Health Support? This is a great role for you have aspirations in clinical psychology and occupational therapy, too.

Milk Education is recruiting for aLearning Support Assistant (LSA)to work in a specialist school supportingstudents with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, autism, and challenging behaviour. This is anexcellent opportunityto gain hands-on experience inbehaviour intervention, de-escalation techniques, and trauma-informed approaches—all of which are essential skills for a future incriminal justice or social care.

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About the Role:

As anLSA, you will work with students aged4-11who struggle withemotional regulation, social skills, and engagement in learning. Many of these students have facedsignificant trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and difficulties with authority figures. Your role will focus onbuilding trust, supporting emotional well-being, and promoting positive behaviour, all while helping students develop the skills they need to reintegrate into education and society.

You will be working in a specialist primary school for children who have an EHCP for their mental health, traumas they have suffered, anxiety and depression, associated SEN conditions.

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Key Responsibilities:
–Building strong, positive relationshipswith students to encourage trust and engagement.
–Supporting pupils in managing their emotionsand developing strategies to regulate behaviour.
–Providing academic and emotional supportin small groups or one-to-one settings.
–Working with students at risk of exclusionto help them stay engaged in education.
–Assisting teachers with lesson delivery, ensuring pupils remain focused and supported.
–Using restorative justice and trauma-informed approachesto manage behaviour and conflict resolution.
–Helping students develop key life skillsthat will support them beyond school.

What We’re Looking For:

–Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Youth & Community Work, or related fields.
–Non-graduates with relevant experience in youth work, mentoring, or social careare also encouraged to apply.
– Astrong interest in working with young peoplewho are at risk of entering the criminal justice system.

-Sincerityis key in this role, what drives you and why do you want to work with some of the most vulnerable children in society
– Acalm, patient, and resilient approach, with the ability tode-escalate challenging situations.
–Experience (voluntary or paid)working with vulnerable young people, SEMH, or youth offending (desirable but not essential—full training provided).
– A genuine passion foradvocacy, social justice, and rehabilitation.

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Why Choose This Role?

–Gain invaluable frontline experiencefor careers inCriminal Justice, Youth Work, or Social Care.
– Work with ahighly supportive teamthat prioritisesmental health and behaviour intervention.
–Make a real impactby helping young people overcome barriers and find a sense of purpose.
– Access totraining and career development opportunities.
– Opportunity forpermanent employmentafter the Summer Term.

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Why Join Milk Education?

Milk Education is aneco-friendly, purpose-drivenagency committed tosupporting both schools and educatorsin making a difference. Our mission is to be themost rewardingagency to work with and for.

–Benefits to You:
–Excellent pay rates
–Wellbeing support
–Free lesson plans and resources
–24/7 access to your personal consultant
–Ongoing training and development sessions

If you’re passionate aboutsupporting vulnerable young peopleand gaining hands-on experience before entering theCriminal Justice or Social Care sector, apply today!

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