Aspiring psychologist - learning support assistant

Aspiring Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant, Gateshead – Education and Training

Location: Gateshead

Contract: Term-time only

Hours: 8:30-15:30, Mon-Fri

Start: September

Pay: £107.71 per day

Are you a graduate or currently working as a Learning Support Assistant and looking to take the next step towards a career in educational psychology or occupational therapy?

Do you want a role where your empathy, patience and resilience can genuinely transform the educational experience of young people who struggle to access school?

We are recruiting Learning Support Assistants on behalf of a Primary School in Gateshead. This role provides valuable, hands-on experience supporting children and young people who experience anxiety, emotionally based school avoidance (school refusal), autism, communication differences and additional learning needs.

Aspiring Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant, Gateshead – Education and Training

What you will be doing:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups throughout the school day
• Helping children who experience anxiety or school refusal feel safe and supported in the classroom
• Building positive relationships with pupils who may initially struggle to trust adults in education settings
• Encouraging communication, confidence and emotional regulation
• Supporting structured activities that promote independence and life skills
• Helping pupils manage transitions, routines and social situations
• Working closely with teachers and therapists to implement individual support plans
• Encouraging engagement with learning through patience, consistency and positive reinforcement

Aspiring Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant, Gateshead – Education and Training

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience working with children in a professional setting (schools, nurseries, support work, care, etc)
• A genuine interest in psychology, mental health, therapy or SEND education (a degree in Psychology is desirable)
• Patience, resilience and a calm, reflective approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with young people
• An understanding of how anxiety and confidence can impact learning
• The ability to work collaboratively within a team

Why Work with Milk Education?

Milk Education are an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency, driven to make a change, with a mission to be the MOST REWARDING agency to work both with and for.

Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay

• Health and wellbeing support

• Free Lesson Plans

• 24/7 access to your personal consultant

• Training support sessions

• Referral programme

• Support and guidance if you wish to progress into a permanent role

Please email your CV to

Aspiring Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant, Gateshead – Education and Training