Aspiring Psychologist — Learning Support Assistant

Milk Education; Guildford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education are recruiting Learning Support Assistants for a specialist SEMH school in Guildford and Surrey. This is a full-time opportunity for aspiring psychologists who want practical experience supporting vulnerable young people in an educational setting.

You will help students regulate behaviours, engage with lessons, and build confidence, whilst working closely with teachers and pastoral staff. A psychology degree or related subject, plus experience in youth work or mentoring, will

Qualifications

• A degree in Psychology or a related subject.
• Experience in youth work, coaching, mentoring, care or support work.
• Strong interest in behaviour and mental health.
• Patience, resilience and emotional maturity.
• Confidence working with teenagers.
• 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

Confidence with teens

Passion for helping youth

Behaviour and mental health interest

Education

Degree in Psychology or related subject

Job description

Milk Education are recruiting Learning Support Assistants for a specialist SEMH school in Guildford and Surrey. This is a full-time opportunity for aspiring psychologists who want practical experience supporting vulnerable young people in an educational setting.

You will help students regulate behaviours, engage with lessons, and build confidence, whilst working closely with teachers and pastoral staff. A psychology degree or related subject, plus experience in youth work or mentoring, will