Aspiring Psychologist: SEMH Learning Support Assistant

Milk Education; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Your role will be to provide structure, emotional support, and positive guidance, helping students regulate behaviour, access learning, and build confidence.

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

Confidence with teenagers

Interest in behaviour

Communication

Education

Degree in Psychology or related subject

Job description

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

Your role will be to provide structure, emotional support, and positive guidance, helping students regulate behaviour, access learning, and build confidence.