At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with additional needs in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join a leading educational support agency dedicated to child welfare.
- Benefits: Earn £108 per day, enjoy flexible hours, and access exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Full training provided; no prior school experience needed.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Graduates in Psychology or related fields are encouraged to apply.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
Pay: £108 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire (excellent transport links via Elizabeth Line, Great Western Railway, and local bus routes)
Start Date: September 2026
Are you a Psychology, Occupational Therapy, or related graduate looking to build a career in educational psychology, occupational therapy, or child development? Do you want to support young people with additional needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and develop essential life skills? We are recruiting Learning Support Assistants for a specialist provision in Maidenhead, supporting students with a range of needs including SEMH, autism, developmental trauma, and sensory processing challenges.
About the Role
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
- Sensory processing difficulties
- Trauma and adverse childhood experiences
- Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)
Your role will focus on supporting students’ emotional regulation, sensory needs, and engagement with learning, helping them build confidence and independence in a structured, nurturing environment. You’ll work in a small, supportive setting with a strong focus on:
- Sensory and emotional regulation
- Relationship building and trust
- Personalised learning and therapeutic approaches
Why This Role is Ideal
This position is perfect for aspiring:
- Educational Psychologists
- Occupational Therapists
- Clinical Psychologists
- Mental Health Practitioners
- Speech and Language Therapists
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) professionals
You will gain hands-on experience in:
- Supporting students with sensory and regulation needs
- Understanding behaviour linked to trauma, autism, and SEMH
- Working with students at risk of exclusion or disengagement
- Building trust with vulnerable and hard-to-reach learners
- Applying trauma-informed and sensory-aware approaches
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
- Helping students manage sensory overload, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation
- Building consistent, positive relationships with young people
- Supporting emotional regulation and confidence building
- Encouraging engagement in learning and daily routines
- Working closely with staff, therapists, and external professionals
- Promoting independence, resilience, and life skills
What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Are a graduate in Psychology, Occupational Therapy, or a related field (or have relevant experience in care, youth work, or support roles)
- Have a genuine interest in educational psychology, occupational therapy, or SEN support
- Are patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent
- Have strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Understand how sensory, emotional, and mental health needs impact behaviour and learning
- Have a reliable commute to Maidenhead – the school is well-connected via the Elizabeth Line, Great Western Railway, and local bus routes
No school-based experience is required – your attitude, empathy, and willingness to learn are what matter most. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.
Benefits to YOU
- Excellent rates of pay – £108 per day
- Speedy registration process with fast-track compliance
- Flexible working opportunities during term time
- 5-star rated agency with over 3,000 reviews across Google and Facebook
- Exclusive partnerships with schools and trusts across Maidenhead and Berkshire
- FREE access to our Perks Portal – discounts similar to the Blue Light Card
- Access to 1,000+ accredited and discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy
- FREE PSHE lesson plans and classroom resources, created by qualified teachers
- FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, including CPD and fitness modules
- School Preparation Pack to support you ahead of your placements
- 24/7 support from your dedicated personal consultant
- Access to our Unbottled programme – bringing lived-experience speakers into schools to cover mental health, discrimination, and exploitation
- Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency
Safeguarding
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.
Apply Now
Click ‘Apply Now’ to be considered for the September 2026 start in Maidenhead.
Aspiring Educational Psychologist / Occupational Therapist – Learning Support Assistant Maidenhead employer: Milk Education
Milk Education is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of Liverpool. With significant progression pathways, generous incentives, and a supportive environment, we empower our team to thrive in their careers while enjoying a healthy work-life balance with 23 days off annually plus bank holidays.
