Learning Support Assistant for a Psychology Graduate – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist (Sale)
SEN Teaching Assistant
Are you an aspiring Clinical Psychologist, Art Therapist, or Creative Therapy Graduate looking for meaningful hands-on experience working with children with SEN or SEMH needs? Milk Education, a leading education agency focused on wellbeing and professional development, is recruiting for secondary schools in Sale.
About the Role — Learning Support Assistant (SEN)
Location: Sale
Salary: £101.40 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 3:45 pm (Term Time Only)
Start Date: ASAP
Interviews and trial days taking place beforehand
This role involves supporting children with high-support SEN and SEMH in specialist and mainstream schools. Some pupils may communicate non-verbally, making creativity, emotional intelligence, and patience key to success in this role.
You will support pupils with:
* Emotional regulation
* 1:1 academic support, including subject support and scribing where necessary
* Communication through a variety of different means
* Daily routines that reflect the work of Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Clinical Psychologists
This role gives you clinical exposure and practical experience that universities value when applying for Clinical Psychology or Art Therapy postgraduate routes.
Milk Education offers more than just a learning support and SEN teaching assistant role — you receive ongoing support and professional development tailored to your career goals.
Training and CPD:
* Free CPD courses, including Makaton, PECS, Autism Awareness, behaviour and de-escalation training, and trauma-informed practice.
* Access to continuous professional development that directly supports applications to psychology and therapy postgraduate programs.
Wellbeing and Support:
* Access to a mental health and wellbeing platform with counselling support available.
* A dedicated consultant who works with you to secure roles aligned with your future career pathway.
Additional benefits:
* Term-time only schedule for a strong work-life balance.
* Referral bonus scheme.
* Opportunity to work in values-led schools that prioritise inclusion and emotional wellbeing.
Who We’re Looking For
* Psychology, Art, or Creative graduates
* Individuals who are caring, patient, and passionate about supporting children
* Those who understand or want to learn about supporting children with SEN and SEMH in practical settings.
If you are ready to take the next step towards your future career — while making a genuine difference in the lives of children — we would love to hear from you. Please reach out at to discuss this opportunity further!
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