Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant
Maidenhead | September 2026 Start
Pay: £108 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Maidenhead – Education and Training
Are you a Psychology graduate or an experienced Learning Support Assistant looking to build a career in mental health, education, or criminal justice?
Are you motivated to support young people facing anxiety, depression, and barriers to education, helping them re-engage and succeed?
We are recruiting Learning Support Assistants for a specialist provision in Maidenhead, supporting students with emotionally based school avoidance, SEMH needs, and complex emotional challenges.
About the Role
This setting supports young people who have struggled in mainstream education due to:
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Anxiety and depression
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Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)
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Trauma and negative school experiences
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Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
Your role will focus on rebuilding confidence, trust, and emotional safety, enabling students to gradually return to learning in a structured and supportive environment.
You’ll work in a small, nurturing setting with a strong focus on:
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Emotional regulation
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Relationship building
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Personalised learning approaches
Start Date
September 2026
Early application is recommended to secure your place.
Why This Role is Ideal for Your Clinical Aspirations
This position is more than just a support role—it is a foundational training ground for your future career as a Clinical Psychologist. You will not be observing from the sidelines; you will be an active participant in the therapeutic and educational process, applying psychological principles in real-time.
Here is how this role directly bridges to your clinical goals:
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Translate Theory into Practice: You will move beyond textbooks and apply core psychological concepts—such as attachment theory, trauma-informed care, and cognitive-behavioural models—to understand and support complex presentations of anxiety and school avoidance.
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Develop Clinical Assessment Skills: You will learn to identify how underlying emotional and psychological distress manifests as behaviour. This experience is crucial for developing the observational and formulation skills needed for clinical training.
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Build a Therapeutic Alliance: You will practice building trust and rapport with highly vulnerable young people who have experienced significant relational trauma. This mirrors the foundational skill of establishing a therapeutic alliance in clinical settings.
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Understand Multi-Agency Working: You will collaborate with therapists, educational psychologists, and social workers, gaining first-hand insight into how clinical professionals operate within a multi-disciplinary team and how psychological interventions are implemented in real-world environments.
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Gain Exposure to Mental Health Presentations: You will work daily with students experiencing depression, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation, giving you a robust, practical understanding of mental health that is invaluable for future clinical applications and postgraduate interviews.
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Practice Emotional Regulation Techniques: You will be trained to support students in managing their emotional states, giving you direct experience in delivering and adapting regulatory strategies—a key component of many clinical interventions.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
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Helping students manage anxiety, low mood, and school avoidance
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Building consistent, positive relationships with young people
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Supporting emotional regulation and confidence building
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Encouraging engagement in learning and daily routines
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Working closely with staff and external professionals
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Promoting independence, resilience, and life skills
What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you:
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Are a Psychology graduate or have relevant experience in care, youth work, or support roles
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Have a genuine interest in mental health, education, or behaviour support
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Are patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent
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Have strong communication and relationship-building skills
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Understand how anxiety and depression impact behaviour and learning
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.
Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Maidenhead – Education and Training
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.
Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Maidenhead – Education and Training
Click ‘Apply Now’ to be considered for the April 2026 intake in Maidenhead.