Psychology Graduate / Support Staff

Job Title: Psychology Graduate / Support Staff – Schools Across Morpeth, Ashington, Blyth

Location: Morpeth, Ashington, Blyth

Job Type: Flexible – Day-to-day, Part-time, Full-time, Temporary or Permanent

Salary: £101.40 – £105

About Us:

Milk Education connects passionate psychology graduates and experienced staff with schools across the North East. We help schools deliver high-quality education by providing reliable, motivated staff who bring insight into student wellbeing and learning, supporting a variety of teaching and support roles.

Role Overview:

Are you a psychology graduate? Are you looking for hands-on experience in schools to kickstart your career in education, mental health, or child development? Milk Education has flexible opportunities that could be perfect for you.

You’ll have the chance to work in:

• SEND provisions
• SEMH schools (Primary and Secondary)
• Mainstream schools across EYFS, Primary, and Secondary

Roles include:

• Day-to-day placements – gain experience and showcase your skills before committing to longer bookings
• Sickness cover – provide essential support during staff absences (short- or long-term)
• School vacancies – potential for temp-to-perm positions

What You’ll Gain / Career Development:

• Hands-on experience working with children and young people
• Insight into educational and behavioural psychology in practice
• Opportunities to build experience that complements core modules, such as developmental, social, and cognitive psychology, and mental health
• Gain relevant experience if you are wishing to continue your professional development into careers such as:
  • Clinical, forensic, or educational psychology
  • Mental health practitioner roles
  • Further education teaching
  • Occupational therapy or psychology roles
• Skills to enhance your CV for future careers in education, mental health, or child development
• Flexible work that fits around your schedule if you are still studying

Requirements:

• A degree in psychology or a related field (2:2 or above)
• Flexibility and reliability
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiasm to work with children and young people
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one

Desirable:

• Accreditation from the British Psychological Society (BPS)

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to make a difference and gain valuable experience, send your CV to [email removed]. We respond within 24 hours!

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to satisfactory references and DBS checks.

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.