Position Overview
Psychology Graduate – Aspiring Forensic to Occupational Therapist – Maidenhead – September 2026 Start.
Location & Working Hours
Location: Maidenhead
Pay: £108 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:45pm (term time only)
Start Date: September 2026
Role Summary
Milk Education, a wellbeing‑led and eco‑friendly education agency, is recruiting psychology graduates to join a specialist SEMH school. The role provides frontline experience supporting vulnerable young people with emotional, behavioural and social needs, while developing therapeutic and intervention skills for future clinical careers.
Your Experience Will Include
* Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, confidence and social interaction
* Assisting staff with behaviour support and therapeutic intervention strategies
* Working 1:1 and in small groups to improve engagement and attainment
* Supporting pupils with sensory, emotional and behavioural needs
* Encouraging participation in sport, cooking, creative arts and life‑skills activities
* Helping students develop coping mechanisms, routines and independence
* Supporting restorative conversations and positive conflict resolution
* Gaining experience in trauma‑informed practice, safeguarding and SEMH intervention
* Learning how therapeutic approaches are used within specialist education settings
Ideal Candidate / Qualifications
* Psychology graduates or graduates in related social sciences
* Aspiring occupational therapists, forensic psychologists, clinical psychologists and mental health practitioners
* Individuals passionate about supporting vulnerable young people
* Calm, resilient and emotionally intelligent candidates
* Graduates interested in therapeutic, trauma‑informed and relationship‑based practice
* Motivated to make a genuine difference in young people’s educational and emotional outcomes
Benefits for You
* Competitive pay – £108 per day
* Fast‑track registration and compliance
* Flexible working opportunities
* 5‑star rated agency with over 3,000 reviews
* Free access to Milk Academy with 1,000+ accredited CPD courses
* Free wellbeing resources, PSHE materials and school preparation packs
* 24/7 consultant support
* Access to Unbottled, bringing lived‑experience speakers into schools
* Work with the UK’s only eco‑friendly education supply agency
* Opportunities across a nationwide network of schools and trusts
Training & CPD
* Free CPD including Trauma‑Informed Practice, Behaviour De‑escalation, Safeguarding, SEMH Awareness and Restorative Practice
* Career‑focused development aligned with psychology, occupational therapy and mental health pathways
Wellbeing & Ongoing Support
* Access to a mental health and wellbeing platform, including counselling services
* A dedicated consultant committed to your professional and personal development
Who We’re Looking For
* Psychology graduates or graduates in related social sciences
* Aspiring occupational therapists, forensic psychologists, clinical psychologists and mental health practitioners
* Individuals passionate about supporting vulnerable young people
* Calm, resilient and emotionally intelligent candidates
* Graduates interested in therapeutic, trauma‑informed and relationship‑based practice
* People motivated to make a genuine difference in young people’s educational and emotional outcomes
Why Join Milk Education
Milk Education is a 5‑star rated agency that offers a supportive environment, continuous professional development and a commitment to wellbeing. Join us to gain invaluable experience and advance your career in psychology, occupational therapy and allied mental health fields.
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