Aspiring Educational Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant
Location: Slough
Role Type: Learning Support Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
Milk Education is working with a welcoming SEN school in Slough to recruit a dedicated Learning Support Assistant who is keen to build a future career in Educational Psychology. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants hands‑on experience supporting students with SEMH needs, autism, and those who are struggling to engage with school.
The Role
As an LSA, you’ll work closely with teachers, the SEN team and pastoral staff to support students across the school. Day‑to‑day, you will be:
- Providing 1:1 and small‑group support — academic, emotional and behavioural
- Supporting pupils with SEMH needs, helping them regulate emotions and develop positive coping strategies
- Working with autistic students using structure, routines and visual communication tools
- Supporting school refusers through reintegration plans and building trusting relationships
- Helping deliver targeted interventions and tracking progress
- Adapting classroom tasks and resources to make learning accessible for all
- Contributing to a calm, nurturing environment that puts wellbeing first
Why This Role Is Perfect for Aspiring Educational Psychologists
This role offers highly relevant experience recognised by Educational Psychology postgraduate programmes. You will:
- Gain practical experience supporting young people with a range of cognitive, emotional and social needs
- Develop observation, assessment and behaviour‑analysis skills
- Work alongside SENCOs, pastoral teams and external professionals
- Learn how different learning profiles present in real school settings
- Build an understanding of effective interventions and long‑term support strategies
- Strengthen future Educational Psychology applications with meaningful, hands‑on experience
What We’re Looking For
- Patient, empathetic and reflective individuals
- A genuine interest in understanding behaviour, learning and child development
- Someone committed to making a positive impact on young people’s wellbeing
- Graduates in Psychology or related fields are encouraged to apply
If you’re passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and want experience that directly supports your journey into Educational Psychology, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits to YOU working with Milk Education:
- Excellent daily pay
- Fast‑track registration
- Flexible working options
- 5‑star agency with 3000+ reviews
- Exclusive school & trust partnerships
- Free Perks Portal access
- 1000+ discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy
- Free PSHE lesson plans & wellbeing resources
- Educator Wellbeing eBook + hub access
- School Preparation Pack
- 24/7 consultant support
- Access to lived‑experience speakers via our Unbottled division
- Work with the UK’s only eco‑friendly education supply agency
Ready to Apply?
Send us your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest and experience.
joe.harkin@milk-education.co.uk
0118 449 2100
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