Learning Support Assistant – Psychology Graduate – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist Maidenhead
Learning Support Assistant for a Psychology Graduate – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist (Maidenhead)
SEN Teaching Assistant – Specialist Autism & PMLD School
Are you an aspiring Clinical Psychologist, Art Therapist, or Creative Graduate passionate about supporting children with complex needs? Do you want to make a real difference in a specialist SEN setting? If so, Milk Education, a leading education agency committed to mental health, wellbeing, and professional development, has the perfect opportunity for you in Maidenhead.
Learning Support Assistant – Psychology Graduate – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist Maidenhead – Education and Training – Learning Support Assistant – Psychology Graduate – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist Maidenhead
About the Learning Support Assistant Role
Location: Maidenhead
Salary: £101.40 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:45pm (term time only)
Start Date: January 2026
Interviews and trial days will take place beforehand
We are seeking a compassionate and committed graduate to join a specialist school that supports children with high-support autism, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and Global Development Delay (GDD).
This role is ideal for Psychology or Art graduates seeking hands-on therapeutic experience that will support applications for postgraduate study in Clinical Psychology, Occupational Therapy, or Art Therapy.
As an LSA, you will:
1. Support children with sensory regulation, communication, and personal care needs
2. Engage pupils through art, music, play, and sensory activities
3. Work closely with therapists to deliver structured interventions
4. Learn about the approaches used by Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists, and Clinical Psychologists in specialist education
5. Foster a nurturing, consistent, and stimulating environment
Understanding Global Development Delay (GDD)
Global Development Delay refers to a significant delay in two or more areas of a child’s development—such as cognition, speech, or emotional and motor skills.
In this role, you’ll learn to recognise children’s unique sensory profiles and help them build essential life skills, communication abilities, and confidence.
Learning Support Assistant – Psychology Graduate – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist Maidenhead – Education and Training – Learning Support Assistant – Psychology Graduate – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist Maidenhead
Why Join Milk Education?
Milk Education goes beyond recruitment — we invest in your training, wellbeing, and career development. Joining our community means access to specialist support and resources designed to help you grow professionally.
Professional Development and Training:
6. Free CPD courses including Autism Awareness, Safeguarding, Makaton & PECS, behaviour support, and trauma-informed practice
7. Hands-on classroom experience to strengthen applications for postgraduate study in psychology and therapy
8. Opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary therapy teams
Health and Wellbeing Support:
9. Access to a mental health and wellbeing platform with free counselling sessions
10. Guidance from a dedicated consultant focused on your personal and professional goals
Additional Benefits:
11. Term-time only role for a great work-life balance
12. Referral bonus scheme for recommending colleagues and friends
13. Opportunities to secure long-term or permanent placements
14. Work with a values-led agency that prioritises inclusion, emotional wellbeing, and professional growth
What We’re Looking For
15. Graduates in Psychology, Art, or related creative or social sciences
16. Individuals who are caring, patient, and passionate about supporting children with additional needs
17. Those open to personal care responsibilities as part of holistic child development
18. A proactive learner with a strong interest in SEN, mental health, or therapy
19. An understanding of how creativity and play can support emotional and cognitive growth
If you’re ready to take the next step towards a rewarding and meaningful career while gaining valuable therapeutic experience, we’d love to hear from you.
Learning Support Assistant – Psychology Graduate – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist Maidenhead – Education and Training – Learning Support Assistant – Psychology Graduate – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist Maidenhead
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