SEMH Learning Support Assistant - Psychology Grad

AMA Admin; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a Psychology graduate for a Learning Support Assistant role in a specialist SEMH school in Maidenhead. You will support pupils with emotional regulation, trauma-informed strategies, and behaviour management in a busy educational setting.

The role focuses on applying psychological theory to everyday practice, delivering 1:1 and small-group support, and contributing to safeguarding and risk assessment processes.

Qualifications

• Requires a Psychology graduate with understanding of development and SEMH.
• Candidates should demonstrate sensitivity to trauma and attachment concepts.
• Experience supporting emotional regulation and prosocial behaviours is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with emotional regulation, self-esteem, and behavioural goals.
• Assist staff with behaviour management and crisis de-escalation.
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group mentoring sessions and therapeutic interventions.
• Observe and record behavioural patterns to inform planning and multi-agency work.
• Contribute to trauma-informed practices, safeguarding, and risk assessment.

Skills

Psychology graduate

Emotional intelligence

Behaviour management

Trauma-informed approach

Safeguarding

Risk assessment

Crisis de-escalation

Restorative conversations

Mentoring

Empathy

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Milk Education is seeking a Psychology graduate for a Learning Support Assistant role in a specialist SEMH school in Maidenhead. You will support pupils with emotional regulation, trauma-informed strategies, and behaviour management in a busy educational setting.

The role focuses on applying psychological theory to everyday practice, delivering 1:1 and small-group support, and contributing to safeguarding and risk assessment processes.