Aspiring Clinical Psychologist — SEN Teaching Assistant

AMA Admin; Slough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible days and working hours

Exclusive school & trust partnerships

Access to Milk Academy CPD courses

Free PSHE lesson plans and resources

24/7 support from your consultant

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking an Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs. You will work with therapists and educational psychologists, gaining practical experience in mental health and therapeutic education.

You will provide emotional and academic support, implement education and behaviour plans, support wellbeing, and build trusting relationships.

Qualifications

• Graduates in Psychology or related fields, or non-graduates with relevant youth work experience.
• Strong interest in working with vulnerable young people at risk of entering the criminal justice system.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach with de-escalation ability.
• Experience with SEMH or youth offending is desirable but trained.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and academic support to pupils with SEN needs.
• Implement individual education and behaviour plans.
• Support wellbeing and therapeutic interventions.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students.

Skills

Psychology background

De-escalation

Emotional resilience

Advocacy

Education

Psychology, Criminology, Youth & Community Work degree

Job description

Milk Education is seeking an Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs. You will work with therapists and educational psychologists, gaining practical experience in mental health and therapeutic education.

You will provide emotional and academic support, implement education and behaviour plans, support wellbeing, and build trusting relationships.