Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Psychology Graduate Swindon

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

Job summary

A specialized education provider in Swindon seeks an Aspiring Clinical Psychologist to work as an Unqualified Teaching Assistant in a specialist school. This role offers valuable experience in supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs and autism. Perfect for those pursuing careers in Clinical Psychology or Mental Health, with a comprehensive training program provided.

Benefits

Hands-on experience in a specialist setting

Training provided for desired skills

Opportunity for permanent position

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or experienced in working with vulnerable youth.
• Strong drive to work with children at risk of exclusion.
• Ability to maintain composure in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships to encourage trust and engagement.
• Support pupils in managing emotions and developing regulation strategies.
• Provide academic and emotional support in small groups or 1:1.

Skills

Building trust

Emotional regulation

Behaviour management

Education

Degree in Psychology, Criminology, or similar

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Milk Education

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Swindon, United Kingdom

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12.08.2025

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Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Psychology Graduate Swindon

Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Psychology Graduate Swindon
Role:Unqualified SEN and Mental Health Teaching Assistant role in a specialist school for autism with associated neurodivergent needs.

Location:Swindon
Pay:£101.40 to £110 per day, Monday to Friday, term time only
Start Date:September 2025 – trial days and weeks taking place from Wednesday 3rd September and Monday 8th September
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)

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Are you a Psychology or Criminology graduate looking to gain valuable experience working with vulnerable young people before pursuing a career inClinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Criminal Justice, Youth Justice, Social Work, orMental Health Support? This is a fantastic opportunity if you aspire to work in clinical psychology or occupational therapy.

Milk Education is recruiting for anUnqualified Teaching Assistantto work in a specialist school inSwindon, supporting students withSocial, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH)needs,autism, andchallenging behaviour. This hands-on role will equip you with key skills in behaviour intervention, de-escalation, and trauma-informed practices—core foundations for a future career in criminal justice or therapeutic work.

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About the Role:

You will work with students aged 4–16 who struggle with emotional regulation, social interaction, and educational engagement. Many have experienced trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and difficulties with authority. Your core focus will be onbuilding trust, fostering emotional resilience, and guiding students in positive behavioural change—preparing them for reintegration into mainstream education or society.

This is a specialist setting for children with EHCPs relating toautism, speech and language challenges, sensory needs, trauma, anxiety, depression, andassociated neurodivergent conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Building strong, positive relationships with students to encourage trust and engagement
• Supporting pupils in managing emotions and developing strategies to regulate behaviour
• Providing academic and emotional support in small groups or 1:1
• Helping prevent exclusion by promoting engagement and consistency
• Assisting lesson delivery, ensuring students feel supported and calm
• Using restorative and trauma-informed practices to manage behaviour and relationships
• Helping students develop life skills to support them beyond school

What We’re Looking For:

• Graduates inPsychology, Criminology, Youth & Community Work, or similar fields
• Non-graduates with relevant youth work, mentoring, or care experience are also welcome
• A strong drive to work with children and young people at risk of exclusion or entering the criminal justice system
• Calm, patient, and emotionally intelligent individuals who can remain composed in challenging situations
• Previous experience working with vulnerable youth, SEMH, or neurodivergent learners is desirable (training provided)
• A sincere passion forsocial justice, advocacy, andmental health rehabilitation

Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Psychology Graduate Swindon
If you’re looking to make a real impact while gaining experience for your future career in psychology, mental health, or youth support—apply nowto join this transformative opportunity inSwindon.

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