Aspiring Psychologist: Learning Support Assistant

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

Job summary

Milk Education are recruiting Learning Support Assistants for a specialist SEMH school in Surrey. This is a full-time opportunity for aspiring Psychologists to gain hands-on experience supporting vulnerable young people in an education setting.

Your role will provide structure, emotional support, and guidance to help students regulate behaviour and access learning, building confidence for their educational journey.

Qualifications

• A degree in Psychology or a related subject is required.
• Experience in youth work, coaching, mentoring, care, or support work is beneficial.
• A strong interest in behaviour and mental health is essential.
• Patience, resilience and emotional maturity are important for this role.
• Confidence working with teenagers is needed.
• A genuine passion for helping young people is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
• Helping pupils manage behaviour and emotional triggers.
• Supporting focus and participation in lessons.
• Acting as a calm, positive role model.
• Building strong and professional relationships with students.
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral teams.
• Encouraging routines, boundaries, and positive choices.
• Promoting confidence, self-esteem, and progress.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Empathy

Education

Degree in Psychology or related subject

Job description

Milk Education are recruiting Learning Support Assistants for a specialist SEMH school in Surrey. This is a full-time opportunity for aspiring Psychologists to gain hands-on experience supporting vulnerable young people in an education setting.

Your role will provide structure, emotional support, and guidance to help students regulate behaviour and access learning, building confidence for their educational journey.