Aspiring Clinical Psychologist

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

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking an Aspiring Clinical Psychologist or Psychology Graduate for a Learning Support Assistant role in Eccles. This position involves supporting children with complex needs, including SEMH, Autism, ADHD, and Dyslexia. Candidates will gain valuable experience that enhances their applications for postgraduate programs in Clinical Psychology or Art Therapy. The role offers ongoing support, training, and a term-time only schedule for a better work-life balance. Interested candidates should reach out for further discussion.

Benefits

Free CPD courses

Access to mental health support

Referral bonus scheme

Term-time only schedule

Qualifications

• Graduates in Psychology, Art, or Creative studies.
• Experience or interest in working with children with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEMH, Autism, ADHD, and Dyslexia.
• Provide clinical exposure and practical experience for future studies.

Skills

Caring and patient

Passion for supporting children

Education

Psychology degree

Art or Creative degree

Job description

Aspiring Clinical Psychologist

Learning Support Assistant for a Psychology Graduate – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist (Eccles)

Are you an aspiring Clinical Psychologist, Art Therapist, or Creative Therapy 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 Secondary and SEN provisions in Eccles.

About the Role — Learning Support Assistant

Location: Eccles

Salary: £101.40-105 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 SEMH, Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia in specialist and mainstream schools.

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.
• 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.

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!