Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant
Location: Kensington & Chelsea
Start Date: 17th November
Contract: Full-time, Term-Time Only, £101.40 per day, Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 3:30pm
Milk Education is working in partnership with a specialist school in the Kensington & Chelsea borough to recruit an Aspiring Clinical Psychologist to join their team as a Learning Support Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about neurodiversity, child development, and mental health — particularly those looking to gain hands-on experience before progressing into careers such as Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, SEN teaching, or therapy services.
Key Responsibilities Provide personalised, one-to-one and small group support to pupils with Autism, SEMH needs, learning difficulties, and PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) profiles.
Support pupils across the autism spectrum — including non-verbal communicators, sensory learners, students with high anxiety profiles, and academically able pupils who may “mask” their needs.
Use trauma-informed, Low Arousal, and relational approaches to help pupils feel safe, regulated, and understood.
Understand and apply strategies specific to PDA profiles, such as: reducing perceived demands
offering choices to support autonomy
using indirect and collaborative language Promote emotional regulation, independence, communication and social interaction, using visual supports, sensory tools, and co-regulation strategies.
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, clinical teams, and external specialists.
Assist with the implementation of IEPs, behaviour support plans, and SEN strategies.
Monitor pupil progress, capturing observations and feeding insights back to teaching staff and parents.
Contribute to a safe, inclusive, nurturing learning environment where every child is able to thrive. Ideal Candidate Degree in Psychology or a related field preferred (but not essential).
Experience supporting children or young people with SEND (Autism, PDA, SEMH) through paid or voluntary roles is desirable.
Genuine passion for supporting neurodivergent pupils and an interest in child development, mental health, and neuroscience.
Empathetic, calm under pressure, and confident building trusting relationships.
Strong communication skills and reflective practice.
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply. Why Join Milk Education?
At Milk Education, we value kindness, empathy and inclusion. We work closely with our charity partner, Make Life Kind, delivering mental health initiatives in schools and giving young people access to motivational speakers with lived experience.
This role will equip you with knowledge and skills that are highly relevant for progression into Clinical Psychology training, therapeutic services, SEN teaching, and broader mental health careers.
You must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship.
Milk Education is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant – Education and Training – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant
Benefits to YOU:
• Excellent rates of pay!
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• 5-Star rated with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook!
• Access to exclusive school & trust partnerships.
• FREE Perks Portal – exclusive discounts (our own version of the Blue Light Card!).
• Follow your progression pathway with access to 1000+ accredited CPD courses via Milk Academy.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans & resources (designed by real teachers!).
• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook + access to our wellbeing hub (CPD courses, mental health modules, fitness content!).
• School Preparation Pack – everything you need before placement.
• 24/7 support from your own personal consultant (mobile number provided!).
• Our Unbottled division brings lived-experience speakers into schools, tackling real topics like mental health, discrimination, and exploitation.
• We’re located across England & North Wales with 9 offices.
• Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency!
Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant – Education and Training – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant
Click ‘Apply Now’ or contact me for more information about this fantastic opportunity.
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