Aspiring Psychologist – Graduate Placement Maidenhead

Job Title: Aspiring Psychologist – Graduate Placement Maidenhead
Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Salary: £108 – £120 per day
Sector: Education and Training (SEN Support)

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Kickstart Your Psychology Career in a Specialist SEN Setting

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for autism, communication, and child development? Do you want to build a strong foundation for a future career in Clinical Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Educational Psychology, or Mental Health services?

We are currently seeking dedicated Autism Support Assistants to join specialist SEN schools across Maidenhead. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain frontline, paid experience supporting autistic pupils—including those with non-verbal communication and complex sensory needs—within a structured educational environment.

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Why This Graduate Placement Is Perfect for Your Career Path

This role provides the “real-world” experience that postgraduate courses and employers value. You will gain practical insight into:

• Autism and Neurodevelopmental Support
• Emotional Regulation and Positive Behaviour Management
• Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)
• Sensory Processing and Co-regulation
• The psychology of learning and child development
• Multi-disciplinary team working with therapists and SENCOs

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Provide calm, consistent 1:1 and small-group support to pupils
• Help students navigate the school day, managing transitions and sensory overload
• Implement visual schedules and structured routines to foster independence
• Work collaboratively with Teachers, SENCOs, and visiting Therapists
• Use de-escalation techniques and relationship-based support to build trust and confidence
• Act as a positive role model for communication, patience, and resilience

About You

We are looking for empathetic, resilient, and proactive graduates. While experience in care, youth work, mentoring, or coaching is a plus, we prioritise attitude over experience—full training is provided. You must be:

• Passionate about making a tangible difference in a child’s life
• Able to remain patient and adaptable in a dynamic environment
• A strong communicator with a genuine interest in psychology, education, or neurodiversity
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Apply Today

This is a full-time graduate placement starting in September 2026. It is an ideal stepping-stone for those considering further study or careers in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, CAMHS, or Behaviour Therapy.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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