Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant
Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant
Specialist SEMH School In Gateshead
Start Date – ASAP, as we have multiple roles available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, term time only
Pay: £107.70 per day
Education and Training – Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Gateshead
Are you looking to gain hands-on experience that will support a future career in Psychology, Counselling, Therapy, Social Work, CAMHS, or Educational Psychology?
Milk Education are recruiting Learning Support Assistants for a specialist SEMH school in Gateshead. This is a full-time opportunity for aspiring Psychologists who want to build practical experience supporting vulnerable young people in an education setting.
This specialist provision supports students from Year 7 to Year 11 with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, attachment needs, trauma-related behaviours, and social, emotional and mental health challenges. Many pupils have experienced barriers to learning and need consistent adult support to help them re-engage with education.
Your role will be to provide structure, emotional support, and positive guidance, helping students regulate behaviour, access learning, and build confidence.
The school operates across two sites in Gateshead. You will usually be based at one location, although there may be times where you are asked to work across both settings to provide cover where needed.
Why this role is ideal for an Aspiring Psychologist
Working as a Learning Support Assistant is excellent practical experience for graduates or aspiring professionals looking to move into psychology or mental health-based careers.
You will gain first-hand experience in:
1. Understanding behaviour linked to trauma and unmet needs
2. Supporting students with Autism and ADHD
3. Developing behaviour regulation strategies
4. Building trust with young people who may struggle in mainstream settings
5. Using de-escalation and restorative approaches
6. Supporting emotional wellbeing and confidence
7. Learning how SEMH needs impact learning and relationships
8. Working alongside teachers, pastoral staff, and outside professionals
You will see how consistent relationships and the right support can positively impact a young person’s education and future outcomes.
This role is particularly valuable if you are aiming for:
9. Clinical Psychology
10. Educational Psychology
11. Counselling Psychology
12. CAMHS
13. Youth Justice or Youth Work
14. Social Work
15. Teaching or SEN Teaching
Your Core Purpose
Your goal is to:
16. Keep students engaged and emotionally regulated during the school day
17. Raise confidence, attendance, and engagement
18. Provide a safe and predictable learning environment
19. Encourage resilience and independence
20. Support students to re-engage with education
21. Show young people that their past challenges do not define their future
What You Will Be Doing
22. Supporting students on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
23. Helping pupils manage behaviour and emotional triggers
24. Supporting focus and participation in lessons
25. Acting as a calm, positive role model
26. Building strong and professional relationships with students
27. Working closely with teachers and pastoral teams
28. Encouraging routines, boundaries, and positive choices
29. Promoting confidence, self-esteem, and progress
We would love to hear from you if you have:
30. A degree in Psychology or a related subject
31. Experience in youth work, coaching, mentoring, care, or support work
32. A strong interest in behaviour and mental health
33. Patience, resilience, and emotional maturity
34. Confidence working with teenagers
35. A genuine passion for helping young people succeed
Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant – Gateshead
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