Psychology Graduate Maidenhead
Psychology Graduate Maidenhead – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist
SEN Teaching Assistant – Specialist Autism & PMLD School
Start Date: January 2026
Are you a Psychology Graduate in Maidenhead seeking meaningful, hands-on experience before moving into Clinical Psychology, Art Therapy, or another therapeutic profession?
Are you looking for a role that offers real-world exposure to complex needs, behaviour, and alternative communication methods?
Milk Education, a wellbeing-led and eco-conscious education agency, is recruiting Psychology and Creative graduates to join a highly specialist SEN school in Maidenhead.
The Role: SEN Learning Support Assistant
(Psychology Graduate – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist | Education & Training)
Location: Maidenhead
Pay: £101.40 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:45pm (term time only)
Start Date: January 2026
Interviews & Trial Days: Early January 2026
This specialist setting supports pupils with high-support Autism, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and Global Developmental Delay (GDD). Many pupils are non-verbal, making this an ideal opportunity for graduates who are empathetic, reflective, and interested in communication beyond speech.
What You’ll Gain Experience In:
1. Supporting sensory regulation and sensory care
2. Providing personal care, including toileting and hygiene routines
3. Encouraging communication through play, art, music, visual aids, and sensory resources
4. Assisting with daily therapeutic activities informed by Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech & Language Therapy (SALT), and Clinical Psychology
5. Building insight into behaviour, emotional regulation, and individual sensory profiles
This role provides exceptional preparation for postgraduate pathways in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Art Therapy, and related therapeutic careers.
Understanding Global Developmental Delay (GDD)
Global Developmental Delay refers to significant delays across two or more developmental areas, including cognition, communication, physical development, or emotional regulation.
In this role, you’ll learn to adapt support to each child’s unique profile, enabling meaningful progress within a safe, supportive environment.
Why Join Milk Education?
Training & CPD
6. Free CPD courses including Autism Awareness, Makaton, PECS, Behaviour & De-escalation, and Trauma-Informed Practice
7. Career-focused professional development aligned with psychology and therapy pathways
Wellbeing & Ongoing Support
8. Access to a mental health and wellbeing platform, including counselling services
9. A dedicated consultant committed to supporting your long-term career progression
Benefits for You
10. Competitive daily pay
11. Fast-track registration and compliance
12. Flexible working opportunities
13. 5-star rated agency with over 3,000 reviews
14. Free access to Milk Academy with 1,000+ discounted, accredited CPD courses
15. FREE wellbeing resources, PSHE materials, and school preparation packs
16. 24/7 consultant support
17. Access to Unbottled, bringing lived-experience speakers into schools
18. Opportunities through the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency
19. A nationwide network of partner schools and trusts
Who We’re Looking For:
20. Psychology, Art, Creative, or Social Science graduates
21. Aspiring Clinical Psychologists, Therapists, or Educational Psychologists
22. Caring, patient, and resilient individuals
23. Candidates comfortable supporting personal care as part of holistic SEN provision
24. Graduates motivated to use art, play, music, and sensory approaches to support communication and emotional regulation
If you’re ready to take the next step in your psychology or therapy career while making a genuine difference to children with complex needs, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to start your journey in January 2026.