Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Hillingdon
Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Hillingdon
Education and Training Provided | Ideal for Psychology Graduates and sincere graduates who want to raise attainment with vulnerable children.
Location: Hillingdon
Salary: £101.40 per day
Start Dates: Monday 10th and Monday 17th November (trial days available)
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30am – 4:00pm), Term Time Only
Are you a Psychology graduate or aspiring Educational/Clinical Psychologist looking for meaningful hands-on experience working with vulnerable children?
We are offering an exciting opportunity to work as a Learning Support Assistant in one of our partner primary schools in Hillingdon, supporting children with Autism and complex Special Educational Needs (SEN). This role is ideal for individuals who want to build skills and experience in a real-world, therapeutic learning environment.
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About the Role
As an SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will support children on a one-to-one or small group basis, helping them to engage with learning, regulate emotions, and feel safe and understood within school. You will be working with children who may be non-verbal, have sensory needs, or display behaviours linked to anxiety or communication challenges.
This position is particularly valuable for candidates who are pursuing a future career in:
1. Clinical Psychology
2. Educational Psychology
3. SEN or therapeutic support roles
4. Youth and Community Work
5. Social Work or Family Support
Key Responsibilities
6. Provide tailored support to children with Autism, learning differences, and complex needs.
7. Use alternative communication methods (such as PECS, Makaton, or AAC devices) to support understanding and self-expression.
8. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies.
9. Promote children’s emotional regulation, confidence, and independence.
10. Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and SEN professionals to create an inclusive and nurturing environment.
11. Support personal care or mobility needs where required (training provided).
12. Record and monitor progress to support teachers and parents.
What We’re Looking For
13. Psychology graduates, or individuals interested in SEN, behaviour, or neurodiversity.
14. A passion for supporting children with additional needs and making a positive impact.
15. Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with children and staff.
16. Patience, resilience, and a reflective approach.
17. Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.
Benefits of Joining Milk Education
18. Excellent daily pay rates.
19. Full access to free, ongoing CPD including trauma-informed practice, Autism awareness, and behaviour support.
20. Wellbeing support and reflective check-ins with your dedicated consultant.
21. 45–60 minutes of paid preparation/reflection time each day to support planning and personal development.
22. Partnership with Make Life Kind, delivering kindness and emotional resilience programmes in schools.
23. Partnership with Unbottled, bringing emotional literacy and mental health education into classrooms.
24. Opportunities to progress into permanent SEN roles after placement.
Milk Education is committed to inclusion, diversity, and long-term positive change within schools. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
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How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a short statement explaining why you are interested in working with children with SEN and how this role aligns with your future career goals.
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Start your journey into SEN, education, and therapeutic practice.
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