Psychology Graduate Hackney – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist
Psychology Graduate Hackney – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist
SEN Teaching Assistant – Specialist Autism & PMLD School
Start Date: January 2026
Are you a Psychology Graduate in Hackney looking to gain hands-on experience before progressing into Clinical Psychology, Art Therapy, or another therapeutic career?
Do you want a role that goes beyond the classroom and provides real-world exposure to complex needs, behaviour, and communication support?
Milk Education, a wellbeing-led and eco-friendly education agency, is recruiting Psychology and Creative graduates to join a highly specialist SEN school in Hackney.
The Role: SEN Learning Support Assistant
Psychology Graduate Hackney – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Education and Training
1. Location: Hackney
2. Pay: £101.40 per day
3. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:45pm (term time only)
4. Start Date: January 2026
5. Interviews & Trial Days: Early January 2026
Psychology Graduate Hackney – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist
This specialist provision supports pupils with high-support Autism, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and Global Developmental Delay (GDD). Many pupils are non-verbal, making this role ideal for graduates who are empathetic, observant, and interested in communication beyond speech.
Your Experience Will Include:
6. Supporting sensory regulation and sensory care
7. Providing personal care (toileting and hygiene routines)
8. Facilitating communication through play, art, music, visuals, and sensory tools
9. Assisting with daily therapeutic activities inspired by Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech & Language Therapy (SALT), and Clinical Psychology
10. Developing an understanding of behaviour, emotional regulation, and individual sensory profiles
This is an outstanding opportunity for graduates planning postgraduate training in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Art Therapy, or related therapeutic pathways.
Understanding Global Developmental Delay (GDD)
GDD involves significant delays across two or more areas of development, such as cognition, communication, movement, or emotional regulation.
In this role, you will learn how to tailor support to each child’s unique needs, helping them make meaningful progress in a safe and nurturing environment.
Why Join Milk Education?
Training & CPD
11. Free CPD including Autism Awareness, Makaton, PECS, Behaviour & De-escalation, and Trauma-Informed Practice
12. Career-focused development aligned with psychology and therapy pathways
Wellbeing & Support
13. Access to a mental health and wellbeing platform, including counselling
14. A dedicated consultant invested in your long-term career goals
Benefits for You
15. Competitive daily pay
16. Fast-track registration and compliance
17. Flexible working opportunities
18. 5-star rated agency with 3,000+ reviews
19. Free access to the Milk Academy with 1,000+ discounted accredited CPD courses
20. FREE wellbeing resources, PSHE materials, and school preparation packs
21. 24/7 consultant support
22. Access to Unbottled, bringing lived-experience speakers into schools
23. Work with the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency
24. Nationwide network of schools and trusts
Who We’re Looking For:
25. Psychology, Art, Creative, or Social Science graduates
26. Aspiring Clinical Psychologists or Therapists
27. Caring, patient, and resilient individuals
28. Candidates comfortable supporting personal care as part of holistic SEN support
29. Graduates keen to use art, play, music, and sensory approaches to support communication and regulation
Psychology Graduate Hackney – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Education and Training
Psychology Graduate Hackney – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist