Aspiring Psychologist: Learning Support Assistant

AMA Admin; North East; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education are recruiting Learning Support Assistants for a specialist SEMH school in Newcastle. This is a full‑time opportunity for aspiring Psychologists who want to build practical experience supporting vulnerable young people in an education setting.

This role supports students from Year 7 to Year 11 with needs including autism, ADHD, trauma-related behaviours and SEMH challenges, providing structure, emotional support and guidance to help them re-engage with learning.

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

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Teenager confidence

Education

Degree in Psychology or related

Job description

Milk Education are recruiting Learning Support Assistants for a specialist SEMH school in Newcastle. This is a full‑time opportunity for aspiring Psychologists who want to build practical experience supporting vulnerable young people in an education setting.

This role supports students from Year 7 to Year 11 with needs including autism, ADHD, trauma-related behaviours and SEMH challenges, providing structure, emotional support and guidance to help them re-engage with learning.