Aspiring Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant, Gateshead – Education and Training
Location: Gateshead
Contract: Term-time only
Hours: 8:30-15:30, Mon-Fri
Start: September
Pay: £107.71 per day
Are you a graduate or currently working as a Learning Support Assistant and looking to take the next step towards a career in educational psychology or occupational therapy?
Do you want a role where your empathy, patience and resilience can genuinely transform the educational experience of young people who struggle to access school?
We are recruiting Learning Support Assistants on behalf of a Primary School in Gateshead. This role provides valuable, hands-on experience supporting children and young people who experience anxiety, emotionally based school avoidance (school refusal), autism, communication differences and additional learning needs.
Aspiring Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant, Gateshead – Education and Training
What you will be doing:
- Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups throughout the school day
- Helping children who experience anxiety or school refusal feel safe and supported in the classroom
- Building positive relationships with pupils who may initially struggle to trust adults in education settings
- Encouraging communication, confidence and emotional regulation
- Supporting structured activities that promote independence and life skills
- Helping pupils manage transitions, routines and social situations
- Working closely with teachers and therapists to implement individual support plans
- Encouraging engagement with learning through patience, consistency and positive reinforcement
Aspiring Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant, Gateshead – Education and Training
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- Experience working with children in a professional setting (schools, nurseries, support work, care, etc)
- A genuine interest in psychology, mental health, therapy or SEND education (a degree in Psychology is desirable)
- Patience, resilience and a calm, reflective approach
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with young people
- An understanding of how anxiety and confidence can impact learning
- The ability to work collaboratively within a team
Why Work with Milk Education?
Milk Education are an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency, driven to make a change, with a mission to be the MOST REWARDING agency to work both with and for.
Benefits to YOU:
• Excellent rates of pay
• Health and wellbeing support
• Free Lesson Plans
• 24/7 access to your personal consultant
• Training support sessions
• Referral programme
• Support and guidance if you wish to progress into a permanent role
Please email your CV to
Aspiring Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant, Gateshead – Education and Training
