Aspiring Education Psychologist - Teaching Assistant Swindon
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- Swindon, Gloucestershire
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Pay: £101.40 per day
- Start Date: September 2025
- Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30 am – 4:00 pm), Temporary to Permanent (Until the end of the Summer Term, with the opportunity to go permanent)Are you a Psychology or Criminology graduate looking to gain valuable experience working with vulnerable young people before pursuing a career in Criminal Justice, Youth Justice, Social Work, or Mental Health Support? This is a great role for you have aspirations in clinical psychology and occupational therapy, too.Milk Education is recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work in a specialist school supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, autism, and challenging behaviour. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in behaviour intervention, de-escalation techniques, and trauma-informed approaches—all of which are essential skills for a future in criminal justice or social care.Aspiring Education Psychologist SloughAbout the Role:As an LSA, you will work with students aged 4-11 who struggle with emotional regulation, social skills, and engagement in learning. Many of these students have faced significant trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and difficulties with authority figures. Your role will focus on building trust, supporting emotional well-being, and promoting positive behaviour, all while helping students develop the skills they need to reintegrate into education and society.You will be working in a specialist primary school for children who have an EHCP for their mental health, traumas they have suffered, anxiety and depression, associated SEN conditions.Aspiring Education Psychologist - Teaching Assistant Swindon - Education and training - Aspiring Education Psychologist - Teaching Assistant SwindonKey Responsibilities:
- Building strong, positive relationships with students to encourage trust and engagement.
- Supporting pupils in managing their emotions and developing strategies to regulate behaviour.
- Providing academic and emotional support in small groups or one-to-one settings.
- Working with students at risk of exclusion to help them stay engaged in education.
- Assisting teachers with lesson delivery, ensuring pupils remain focused and supported.
- Using restorative justice and trauma-informed approaches to manage behaviour and conflict resolution.
- Helping students develop key life skills that will support them beyond school.Psychology Graduate Slough – Education and Training – Psychology Graduate SloughWhat We’re Looking For:- Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Youth & Community Work, or related fields.
- Non-graduates with relevant experience in youth work, mentoring, or social care are also encouraged to apply.
- A strong interest in working with young people who a
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