At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with emotional regulation and behaviour management in a specialist SEMH school.
- Company: Milk Education, a wellbeing-focused and eco-friendly education agency.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, meaningful experience, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Ideal for aspiring Clinical or Forensic Psychologists looking to impact social and emotional health.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while gaining valuable experience for your psychology career.
- Qualifications: Psychology or Social Science degree and a passion for supporting vulnerable students.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 29000 £ per year.
Milk Education, a wellbeing‑led and eco‑friendly education agency, is recruiting Psychology and Social Science graduates to join a specialist SEMH school in Maidenhead.
Are you a Psychology Graduate in Maidenhead looking to gain meaningful front‑line experience before progressing into Forensic Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Youth Justice, or Mental Health Services? Do you want a role that places you at the centre of early intervention, behaviour support, safeguarding, and knife crime prevention?
The Role: SEN Learning Support Assistant
Location: Maidenhead
Pay: £108 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am–3:45 pm (term time only)
This specialist SEMH provision supports pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs, often linked to trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), community violence, exploitation, 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 and prevention settings.
Your Experience Will Include:
- Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, self‑esteem, and pro‑social behaviour
- Assisting staff with behaviour management and crisis de‑escalation
- Supporting restorative conversations, consequences, and conflict resolution
- Working 1:1 and in small groups on mentoring and intervention programmes
- Helping pupils develop coping strategies, emotional literacy, and safer decision‑making
- Gaining exposure to trauma‑informed practice, safeguarding, risk assessment, and contextual safeguarding
- Supporting preventative work around knife crime, exploitation, peer pressure, and criminalisation
This role provides outstanding preparation for careers in Forensic Psychology, Youth Justice, Probation, Social Work, Counselling Psychology, and Mental Health Services.
Understanding SEMH in This Setting: SEMH needs are often rooted in complex social and environmental factors, including poverty, family breakdown, community violence, and involvement with the criminal justice system. In this role, you'll learn how to build consistent, trusting relationships, challenge behaviour safely, and support young people to re‑engage positively with education and society.
Psychology Graduate Maidenhead - Aspiring Clinical / Forensic Psychologist in Thatcham employer: AMA Admin
Milk Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic environment for aspiring Behaviour, Pastoral, or Cover Specialists in Bradford. With a focus on professional development and valuable classroom experience, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students while enjoying consistent hours and a positive school culture. Join us to build your career in education and contribute to a thriving community.
