Aspiring Educational Psychologist

Aspiring Educational Psychologist Aspiring Educational Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Locations: Guildford, Woking, Bramley (GU5) Role Type: Learning Support Assistant – Temporary / Agency (Full-time & Part-time available).  Start Date: January onwards or immediate start.  Milk Education is working with a welcoming secondary school in Woking to recruit a dedicated Aspiring Educational Psychologist who is keen to build a future career in Educational Psychology as a Learning Support Assistant.  This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants hands-on experience supporting students with SEMH needs, autism, and those who are struggling to engage with school.  The Role  As an learning support assistant, you’ll work closely with teachers, the SEN team and pastoral staff to support students across the school. Day-to-day, you will be: Providing 1:1 and small-group support — academic, emotional and behavioural Supporting pupils with SEMH needs, helping them regulate emotions and develop positive coping strategies Working with autistic students using structure, routines and visual communication tools Supporting school refusers through reintegration plans and building trusting relationships Helping deliver targeted interventions and tracking progress Adapting classroom tasks and resources to make learning accessible for all Contributing to a calm, nurturing environment that puts wellbeing first Why This Role Is Perfect for Aspiring Educational Psychologists This role offers highly relevant experience recognised by Educational Psychology postgraduate programmes. You will: Gain practical experience supporting young people with a range of cognitive, emotional and social needs Develop observation, assessment and behaviour-analysis skills Work alongside SENCOs, pastoral teams and external professionals Learn how different learning profiles present in real school settings Build an understanding of effective interventions and long-term support strategies Strengthen future Educational Psychology applications with meaningful, hands-on experience What We’re Looking For as an aspiring psychologist:  Patient, empathetic and reflective individuals A genuine interest in understanding behaviour, learning and child development Someone committed to making a positive impact on young people’s wellbeing Graduates in Psychology or related fields are encouraged to apply If you’re passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and want experience that directly supports your journey into Educational Psychology as a Learning Support Assistant, we’d love to hear from you. Benefits to YOU working with Milk Education:  Excellent daily pay Fast-track registration Flexible working options 5-star agency with 3000+ reviews Exclusive school & trust partnerships Free Perks Portal access 1000+ discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy Free PSHE lesson plans & wellbeing resources Educator Wellbeing eBook + hub access School Preparation Pack 24/7 consultant support Access to lived-experience speakers via our Unbottled division Work with the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency Ready to Apply? If you’re motivated to make a difference and want to kickstart your career in education, we’d love to hear from you. Send us your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest and experience. This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to shape futures, build your career, and be part of something meaningful across Surrey. Click ‘Apply Now’ or get in touch with me for more information about this great opportunity:  01483 323 100