Psychology Graduate Slough

Milk Education; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational consultancy is seeking a Psychology Graduate for a Learning Support Assistant position in Slough. Ideal candidates will gain valuable experience working with children with special needs, including autism and PMLD. The role involves supporting students in academic and therapeutic settings, assisting with communication tools, and promoting emotional wellbeing. This position provides essential groundwork for those aspiring to careers in mental health or therapy.

Qualifications

• Psychology graduates seeking hands-on experience in a learning support role.
• Ability to work with children with special needs, including autism and PMLD.
• Must be able to assist with communication tools and emotional wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support students in lessons and therapy sessions.
• Assist with communication tools like PECs and visual aids.
• Promote independence and positive behaviour in students.

Skills

Empathy

Patient

Motivated

Understanding complex needs

Education

Psychology or related degree

Job description

Psychology Graduate Slough

Location : Slough

Start Date : January 2026

Pay : £101.40 per day

Hours : Monday–Friday, Term Time Only

Why This Is a Great Role for a Psychology Graduate

If you are a Psychology graduate looking for meaningful, career‑building experience, this Learning Support Assistant role in Slough offers one of the strongest foundations you can gain before progressing into psychology, therapy, or education pathways.

Working within a specialist school setting, you will support children with autism, communication needs, behavioural differences, and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). This experience is deeply relevant for anyone considering careers in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, SEN Teaching, or mental health support.

Why this role is ideal for Psychology graduates :

• Real‑world application of psychological theory : You’ll see concepts such as behaviourism, attachment, sensory processing, communication development, and emotional regulation in action.
• Experience with neurodiversity : Working closely with autistic and PMLD learners helps you understand a wide range of cognitive, sensory, and communication profiles—highly valued in mental health and psychology careers.
• Development of core clinical skills : Observation, safeguarding awareness, reflective practice, emotional intelligence, building rapport, and supporting behaviour plans.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary teams : You’ll work alongside Speech & Language Therapists, Behaviour Specialists, Occupational Therapists, and Educational Psychologists, allowing you to understand different professional roles and gain insight into clinical pathways.
• Highly relevant for postgraduate applications : This role strengthens applications for Assistant Psychologist posts, MSc degrees, teacher training, and therapy‑based training routes.
• Experience with non‑verbal and minimally verbal children : Helping students communicate through AAC, PECs, visual supports, and sensory strategies builds essential understanding of communication psychology.

The impact you’ll have :

You will help students develop independence, emotional wellbeing, communication skills, and positive learning experiences—while gaining practical experience that directly supports your career growth.

For Psychology graduates seeking hands‑on, meaningful work that builds directly toward a future in mental health or therapy professions, this role offers the perfect starting point.

Why this role is ideal for future Clinical Psychologists :

• Direct experience supporting autistic and PMLD learners, helping you understand diverse cognitive, sensory, and emotional profiles.
• Daily opportunities to apply psychological theory – such as behaviour analysis, attachment, and communication frameworks – in real‑world settings.
• Experience working alongside Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Educational Psychologists.
• Development of essential clinical skills including observation, rapport‑building, note‑taking, and reflective practice.
• Highly relevant experience for clinical, educational, and therapeutic postgraduate applications.

What you will be doing :

• Supporting students in lessons, therapy sessions, and structured activities.
• Assisting with communication tools such as PECs, visual timetables, and sensory strategies.
• Promoting independence, emotional wellbeing, and positive behaviour.
• Helping deliver personalised plans designed by teachers and therapists.
• Creating a calm, safe, and encouraging learning environment.

This role is perfect for graduates in Psychology or related fields who want meaningful, career‑building experience before progressing into clinical training. If you are patient, empathetic, motivated, and committed to understanding complex needs, this position will give you the professional foundation you need.

Start your journey toward becoming a Learning Support Assistant in a context for special children – Clinical Psychologist—apply today.