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Psychology Graduate Maidenhead

Milk Education - The UK’s First Environmentally Friendly Education Recruitment Agency.
Posted a day ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 6JE, England

Salary

£95 - £105 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role is for a Learning Support Assistant in Maidenhead, aimed at recent Psychology Graduates seeking hands-on experience in education.
  • The position involves supporting children aged 4-16 with high-support autism and complex needs in a specialist school environment.
  • Candidates should be enthusiastic, patient, and adaptable, with a passion for special educational needs (SEN) and mental health.
  • The pay ranges from £95 to £105 per day, and the role offers immediate start opportunities with a trial week for fit assessment.
  • Ideal applicants are recent graduates looking to build a foundation for future careers in occupational therapy or clinical psychology.

Learning Support Assistant role for a Psychology Graduate Maidenhead

Are you a recent Graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in an education setting before pursuing a career as an occupational therapist, clinical psychologist, or educational psychologist?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a specialist school in Maidenhead, supporting children aged 4-16 with high-support autism, profound multiple learning challenges, and complex needs. You’ll gain valuable experience in a diverse and inspiring environment, helping to build the foundations for your future career.

The school’s curriculum is thoughtfully divided into 12 domains, focusing on holistic development:

Psychology Graduate - Education and Training - Psychology Graduate Maidenhead

  • Independent Living
  • Employment (Pre-requisites & Functional Skills)
  • Community Inclusion
  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Communication and Social Skills
  • STEAM Subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math)
  • Academic Literacy, Maths, Science, and ICT

The role will expose you to structured interventions like ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), providing the perfect opportunity to explore your interests in SEN and Mental Health. You’ll work across different classes and support children with varying needs, helping them thrive through engaging activities like art, music, play, and drama therapy.

Psychology Graduate - Education and Training - Psychology Graduate Maidenhead

What we offer:

  • Pay: £95 to £105 per day
  • Learning Support Assistant role with an immediate start – Trial week is in place to ensure it’s the right environment for you and the school
  • First-hand experience in an autism setting to help you qualify and disqualify specific SEN and mental health career pathways
  • Opportunities to work in both low and high-support settings, adapting to each class's unique needs
  • A chance to build a strong foundation for future studies in occupational therapy, clinical psychology, or educational psychology

The ideal candidate:

  • A recent Graduate passionate about SEN and mental health
  • Enthusiastic, patient, and adaptable, with a desire to make a real difference
  • Interested in gaining hands-on experience before advancing in your career

If you're a Psychology Graduate with aspirations to become a professional in occupational therapy, clinical or educational psychology, and you're looking for invaluable experience in a forward-thinking school, we want to hear from you.

Psychology Graduate - Education and Training - Psychology Graduate Maidenhead

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Psychology Graduate - Education and Training - Psychology Graduate Maidenhead

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.