Aspiring Psychologist: SEMH & Mental Health Support

Milk Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,450 - 22,140; Full time

Job summary

Aspiring Psychologist – Mental Health & SEMH Support Assistant in Camden, London. Milk Education is seeking a compassionate graduate to support SEMH needs in a specialist school. Full-time term-time role with daily pay and strong professional development opportunities.

Join a supportive team, gain frontline experience relevant to psychology careers, and contribute to students’ wellbeing and learning in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in psychology, mental health, neurodivergence, or child development.
• Experience (paid or voluntary) in care, youth work, mentoring, SEN support, coaching, counselling, or community services.
• Calm, patient, empathetic and emotionally resilient personality.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build trust with vulnerable young people.
• Genuine passion for supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH and neurodivergent needs.
• Supporting pupils who may present with anxiety, emotional distress, or challenging behaviour.
• Using trauma-informed, de-escalation, and co-regulation techniques to support pupils in crisis.
• Helping pupils access lessons and classroom activities by removing emotional and sensory barriers.
• Encouraging routine, structure, and predictability to reduce anxiety.
• Using calm, consistent behaviour support and restorative approaches.
• Collaborating with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, CAMHS professionals, and pastoral teams.
• Acting as a positive role model for patience, empathy, resilience, and emotional regulation.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Resilience

Teamwork

Job description

Aspiring Psychologist – Mental Health & SEMH Support Assistant in Camden, London. Milk Education is seeking a compassionate graduate to support SEMH needs in a specialist school. Full-time term-time role with daily pay and strong professional development opportunities.

Join a supportive team, gain frontline experience relevant to psychology careers, and contribute to students’ wellbeing and learning in a nurturing environment.