Learning Support Assistant: Aspiring Psychologist Path

AMA Admin; Slough; On-site; GBP 3,875,000 - 4,613,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education in Slough is seeking an Aspiring Psychologist - Psychology Graduate to work as a Learning Support Assistant in a specialist education provision. This full-time, term-time role supports children aged 4-18 with autism, GDD, PMLD and SEMH, offering practical experience in neurodiversity and therapeutic education.

You will gain exposure to sensory integration, emotional regulation strategies, and multidisciplinary collaboration with therapists and SEND staff, while applying

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology or related discipline (essential).
• Ambition to become clinical psychologist, occupational therapist, or educational psychologist.
• Experience with children or young people with additional needs (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with autism, GDD, PMLD and associated SEMH needs.
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group support per learning and behavioural plans.
• Collaborate with therapy teams to implement occupational and emotional strategies.
• Observe and record progress with accuracy and empathy.
• Create a safe, inclusive, emotionally supportive learning environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Observation

Team collaboration

Resilience

Education

Degree in Psychology or related discipline

Job description

Milk Education in Slough is seeking an Aspiring Psychologist - Psychology Graduate to work as a Learning Support Assistant in a specialist education provision. This full-time, term-time role supports children aged 4-18 with autism, GDD, PMLD and SEMH, offering practical experience in neurodiversity and therapeutic education.

You will gain exposure to sensory integration, emotional regulation strategies, and multidisciplinary collaboration with therapists and SEND staff, while applying