Criminology Graduate Islington – Aspiring Clinical / Forensic Psychologist

Are you a Criminology Graduate in Islington 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? Milk Education is recruiting Criminology and Social Science graduates to join a specialist SEMH school in Islington.

The Role:

• SEN Learning Support Assistant
• Location: Islington
• 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, 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.

Why Join Milk Education?

• Training & CPD: Free CPD including Trauma‑Informed Practice, Behaviour De‑escalation, Safeguarding, Youth Mental Health, Contextual Safeguarding, and Restorative Practice; Career‑focused development aligned with criminology, forensic psychology, and youth justice pathways
• Wellbeing & Ongoing Support: Access to a mental health and wellbeing platform, including counselling services; A dedicated consultant committed to your professional and personal development
• Benefits for You: Competitive daily pay; Fast‑track registration and compliance; Flexible working opportunities; 5‑star rated agency with over 3,000 reviews; Free access to Milk Academy with 1,000+ discounted, accredited CPD courses; FREE wellbeing resources, PSHE materials, and school preparation packs; 24/7 consultant support; Access to Unbottled, bringing lived‑experience speakers into schools; Work with the UK’s only eco‑friendly education supply agency; A nationwide network of schools and trusts

Who We’re Looking For:

• Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Youth & Community, or Social Science graduates
• Aspiring Forensic Psychologists, Youth Justice professionals, or Mental Health practitioners
• Individuals passionate about early intervention, violence reduction, and safeguarding
• Calm, resilient, and emotionally intelligent candidates
• Graduates comfortable supporting challenging behaviour and high‑risk pupils
• People motivated to make a genuine impact in knife crime prevention and youth mental health