Graduate SEN Learning Support Assistant

Milk Education; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Term-time only working

Milk Academy CPD access

Behaviour Management and Safeguarding

Support from dedicated consultant

24/7 placement support

Referral bonus scheme

Opportunities across Gateshead area

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking Psychology graduates to work as Learning Support Assistants and Teaching Assistants in Gateshead and surrounding areas. You’ll support pupils with SEN and SEMH needs, building relationships and helping students overcome barriers to learning.

This role offers term-time flexibility, ongoing CPD through Milk Academy and dedicated consultants to support your career in education and psychology.

Qualifications

• Psychology graduates welcome with transferable skills.
• Experience in roles supporting young people (TA, mentoring, youth work) is beneficial.
• Strong safeguarding awareness and commitment to inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Supporting students in learning, communication and emotional development.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils as a supportive adult.
• Helping students develop confidence, resilience and emotional regulation.
• Delivering or supporting targeted interventions and personalised learning activities.
• Assisting teachers in creating a calm, inclusive learning environment.
• Monitoring pupil progress, engagement and wellbeing.

Skills

Psychology degree

SEN/SEMH understanding

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Psychology Graduates – SEN/SEMH Learning Support Assistant

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to build a rewarding career working with children and young people? Whether you’re considering a future career in educational psychology, SEN, mental health, counselling, teaching or youth support, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a school while making a real difference to young people’s lives.

Milk Education is working with a number of schools across Gateshead and surrounding areas to recruit enthusiastic, compassionate and resilient Psychology Graduates to work as Learning Support Assistants and Teaching Assistants, supporting pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.

You’ll play a vital role in helping students overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence and achieve their full potential.

About the Role

As a Psychology Graduate – SEN/SEMH Learning Support Assistant, you’ll work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams to support pupils both inside and outside the classroom.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Supporting students with their learning, communication and emotional development.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils and acting as a consistent, supportive adult.
• Helping students develop confidence, resilience and emotional regulation.
• Supporting pupils who may experience anxiety, challenging behaviour or difficulties with engagement.
• Delivering or supporting targeted interventions and personalised learning activities.
• Assisting teachers in creating a calm, inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting independence.
• Supporting students during lessons, breaktimes, transitions and throughout the school day.
• Working alongside school staff to implement individual support and behaviour strategies.
• Monitoring and reporting on pupil progress, engagement and wellbeing.
• Following school safeguarding, behaviour and SEND policies.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re particularly keen to hear from Psychology graduates who are passionate about supporting children and young people and are looking to gain valuable school-based experience.

You may have experience working with young people through:

• SEN Teaching Assistant roles
• Learning Support Assistant roles
• Behaviour Mentor positions
• Youth Work
• Residential or Children’s Care
• Mental Health Support
• Counselling or therapeutic settings
• Sports coaching
• Volunteering
• Tutoring or mentoring
• Family or community support

You’ll be:

• Compassionate, patient and understanding.
• Calm and resilient when supporting challenging situations.
• Confident building positive relationships with young people.
• Passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs.
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to adapt your approach to meet individual needs.
• Professional, reliable and committed to safeguarding.
• Interested in developing a career within education, psychology, SEN or pastoral support.

No previous school experience is essential where you can demonstrate relevant transferable skills, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for supporting young people.

Why Join Milk Education?

• Competitive daily pay.
• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability.
• Term-time only working.
• Free access to Milk Academy with over 1,000 CPD courses.
• Training including Behaviour Management, Safeguarding, SEND and Trauma-Informed Practice.
• Dedicated education consultant supporting your career journey.
• 24/7 support throughout your placement.
• Referral bonus scheme.
• Opportunities to work across a range of welcoming schools in Gateshead and surrounding areas.
• Valuable experience to support your future career in psychology, education or SEN.

Build Your Career in Psychology & Education

This role is ideal if you’re considering a future career in:

• Educational Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health
• Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Teaching
• Pastoral Support
• Behaviour Support
• Counselling
• Youth Work
• Social Work
• Mental Health Services

Working within a school environment will give you valuable first-hand experience of supporting children and young people, while developing your understanding of SEN, SEMH, behaviour, safeguarding, emotional regulation and individual learning needs.

You’ll gain practical experience that can strengthen future applications for psychology postgraduate courses, teaching training and wider careers working with children and young people.

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Call: 0191 486 2500

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory compliance and vetting checks in line with DfE guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo Compliance+ standards.

Milk Education is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.