Psychology Graduate – Learning Support Assistant Reading
Psychology Graduate – Learning Support Assistant Reading
Location: Reading
Start Dates: July 2026 & September 2026 (trials/observations starting now)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:45pm (term time only)
Pay: £108 per day
Trial/observation days available now – step into the setting before you commit.
Psychology Graduate – Learning Support Assistant – Reading
Education and Training – Psychology Graduate – Learning Support Assistant Reading
Gain frontline experience supporting vulnerable young people while reinforcing the value of education as a pathway to positive outcomes.
Are you a Psychology graduate looking to build a career in mental health, youth justice, or education?
This specialist provision in Reading supports vulnerable students who are academically capable but require additional support due to Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Many pupils have experienced disruption in their education, and the school’s core focus is re-engaging them with learning and helping them recognise the long-term value of their education.
They are seeking a Psychology Graduate to work as a Learning Support Assistant, supporting students to re-engage, achieve academically, and rebuild confidence in their ability.
In this setting, education is not just about attainment — it is about changing life trajectories.
Psychology Graduate – Learning Support Assistant – Reading
Education and Training – Psychology Graduate – Learning Support Assistant Reading
What makes this role unique
Unlike mainstream settings, this provision focuses on students who have the ability to succeed academically but need targeted support to overcome barriers such as:
1. SEMH needs (anxiety, trauma, behavioural challenges)
2. Previous disengagement from education
3. Interrupted school journeys
4. Low confidence despite strong academic potential
You will see students access speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, art therapy, sonar therapy, and hydrotherapy – giving you rare, hands-on exposure to a multidisciplinary therapeutic environment. Your role will centre on unlocking potential and reinforcing the importance of education in shaping future opportunities.
Psychology Graduate – Learning Support Assistant – Reading
Education and Training – Psychology Graduate – Learning Support Assistant Reading
How this role develops your experience
5. Understanding behaviour – gain insight into the psychological drivers behind disengagement
6. Re-engagement strategies – learn how to bring students back into education successfully
7. Academic mentoring – support capable students to achieve and exceed expectations
8. Safeguarding experience – work closely with vulnerable young people in a structured setting
9. Relationship building – become a consistent, trusted adult
10. Therapy exposure – observe and support alongside SALT, OT, art, sonar, and hydrotherapy practitioners
Your responsibilities
11. Support students 1:1 and in small groups to raise academic attainment
12. Help pupils re-engage with learning and build positive routines
13. Provide SEMH support to improve focus and behaviour
14. Work with teachers and therapists to deliver tailored support strategies
15. Encourage a culture where education is seen as valuable and achievable
16. Support a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment
The students you support are capable – your role is to help them believe it and act on it.
Psychology Graduate – Learning Support Assistant – Reading
Education and Training – Psychology Graduate – Learning Support Assistant Reading
Who we are looking for
No prior school experience required – attitude and intent are key.
17. Psychology graduate (or related field)
18. Strong interest in mental health, behaviour, or youth support
19. Passion for helping vulnerable young people succeed academically
20. Resilient, patient, and consistent
21. Able to build strong, trusting relationships
What’s in it for you
22. £108 per day
23. Fast-track registration
24. Flexible working options (July & September 2026 start dates available)
25. Access to 1000+ CPD courses
26. Free wellbeing resources
27. Discount and perks platform
28. Dedicated consultant support
29. Opportunity to work with an eco-friendly education agency
30. Trials/observations starting now – see the therapy work in action before you commit
If you want to make a real impact by helping vulnerable but capable students reconnect with education – while gaining exposure to speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, art therapy, sonar, and hydrotherapy – we’d love to hear from you.
Psychology Graduate – Learning Support Assistant – Reading
Education and Training – Psychology Graduate – Learning Support Assistant Reading
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.
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