Aspiring Psychologist: Learning Support Assistant

Milk Education; Ashington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant in Ashington is a full-time, term-time role designed to provide structured emotional support and behavioural guidance for students in a specialist SEMH setting. You will work 1:1 or in small groups, supporting focus, engagement, and progression across Year 7–11, under the supervision of teachers and pastoral staff.

This role offers hands-on experience for graduates aiming for psychology, counselling, or child-focused mental health careers, with

Qualifications

• A degree in Psychology or a related subject.
• Experience in youth work, coaching, mentoring, care, or support work.
• A strong interest in behaviour and mental health.
• Patience, resilience, and emotional maturity.
• Confidence working with teenagers.
• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed.

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

Emotional maturity

Education

Degree in Psychology or related subject

Job description

Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant in Ashington is a full-time, term-time role designed to provide structured emotional support and behavioural guidance for students in a specialist SEMH setting. You will work 1:1 or in small groups, supporting focus, engagement, and progression across Year 7–11, under the supervision of teachers and pastoral staff.

This role offers hands-on experience for graduates aiming for psychology, counselling, or child-focused mental health careers, with