Psychology Graduate Haringey – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist
Psychology Graduate Haringey – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist
SEN Teaching Assistant – Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) School
Focus: Social Challenges, Emotional Regulation & Knife Crime Intervention
Start Date: January 2026
Are you a Psychology Graduate in Haringey looking to gain meaningful, front-line experience before progressing into Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Counselling, or Youth Mental Health?
Do you want a role that places you at the heart of early intervention, behaviour support, and safeguarding for young people affected by social disadvantage and knife crime?
Milk Education, a wellbeing-led and eco-friendly education agency, is recruiting Psychology and Social Science graduates to join a specialist SEMH school in Haringey.
Psychology Graduate Haringey – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Education and Training – Psychology Graduate Haringey – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist
The Role: SEN Learning Support Assistant
Psychology Graduate Haringey – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist
(Education & Training)
Location: Haringey
Pay: £101.40 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:45pm (term time only)
Start Date: January 2026
Interviews & Trial Days: Early January 2026
This specialist SEMH provision supports pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs, often linked to trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), community violence, and knife crime exposure. Many pupils present with challenging behaviour, emotional dysregulation, and difficulties forming safe, trusting relationships.
This role is ideal for graduates who are calm, resilient, reflective, and motivated to work in high-impact intervention environments.
Psychology Graduate Haringey – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Education and Training – Psychology Graduate Haringey – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist
Your Experience Will Include:
1. Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, self-esteem, and social skills
2. Working alongside staff to manage challenging behaviour and crisis situations
3. Supporting restorative conversations and conflict resolution
4. Assisting with mentoring, intervention groups, and 1:1 support
5. Helping pupils develop coping strategies, emotional literacy, and safer decision-making
6. Gaining exposure to trauma-informed practice, safeguarding, and risk assessment
7. Supporting preventative work around knife crime, exploitation, and peer pressure
This role provides excellent preparation for careers in Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Youth Justice, Counselling Psychology, Social Work, and Mental Health Services.
Understanding SEMH in This Setting
SEMH needs often stem from complex social and environmental factors, including poverty, family breakdown, trauma, and community violence.
In this role, you’ll learn how to build consistent, trusting relationships, de-escalate conflict, and support young people to re-engage positively with education and society.
Psychology Graduate Haringey – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Education and Training – Psychology Graduate Haringey – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist
Why Join Milk Education?
Training & CPD
8. Free CPD including Trauma-Informed Practice, Behaviour De-escalation, Safeguarding, Youth Mental Health, and Restorative Practice
9. Career-focused development aligned with psychology, counselling, and forensic pathways
Wellbeing & Ongoing Support
10. Access to a mental health and wellbeing platform, including counselling services
11. A dedicated consultant committed to your professional and personal development
Benefits for You
12. Competitive daily pay
13. Fast-track registration and compliance
14. Flexible working opportunities
15. 5-star rated agency with over 3,000 reviews
16. Free access to Milk Academy with 1,000+ discounted, accredited CPD courses
17. FREE wellbeing resources, PSHE materials, and school preparation packs
18. 24/7 consultant support
19. Access to Unbottled, bringing lived-experience speakers into schools
20. Work with the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency
21. A nationwide network of schools and trusts
Who We’re Looking For:
22. Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Youth & Community, or Social Science graduates
23. Aspiring Clinical, Forensic, or Counselling Psychologists
24. Individuals passionate about early intervention and violence prevention
25. Calm, resilient, and emotionally intelligent candidates
26. Graduates comfortable supporting challenging behaviour and high-risk pupils
27. People motivated to make a genuine impact in knife crime prevention and youth mental health