Social Science Graduate SEN Support (Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Youth Work) – South Liverpo

Graduate – SEN Learning Support Assistant

Role Overview

• Location: Liverpool
• Contract: Full Time
• Phase: KS3 / KS4

Are you a Social Science Graduate with a strong interest in early child development? Are you looking to gain hands‑on experience supporting young children’s learning, emotional wellbeing, and social development in a SEN Secondary setting?

Milk Education is recruiting recent Grads to work in schools across Liverpool. This role is ideal for graduates who are considering future careers in Educational Psychology, Child Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Youth Work or Occupational Therapy.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small‑group support to children between the ages of 4 – 12
• Support pupils with additional needs, including early developmental delays, SEND, SEMH, and speech & language needs
• Assist children with emotional regulation, social skills, and daily routines
• Encourage engagement through play‑based and structured learning activities
• Support the delivery of phonics, early literacy, numeracy, and fine motor activities
• Promote positive behavior, independence, and confidence
• Observe, monitor, and record progress in line with the KS1 Framework
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other school staff
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in a Social Science subject such as Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Youth Work (essential)
• A strong interest in early years development and child wellbeing
• Experience working with children (nurseries, schools, clubs, or care settings) is desirable
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and observation skills
• Commitment to providing consistent, reliable support

What This Role Offers You

• Hands‑on experience within a primary setting
• Insight into early intervention and child development
• Excellent preparation for postgraduate training or careers in psychology, education, or therapy
• Valuable classroom and SEN experience to strengthen future applications

Benefits of Working With Milk Education

• Fast registration process
• Excellent rates of pay
• Educator Wellbeing Guide
• School Preparation Pack
• FREE PSHE lesson plans designed by teachers
• 2 FREE CPD courses when you register
• 24/7 access to your dedicated personal consultant

Apply Today

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Why choose Milk Education?   

We’re bottled differently here at Milk, with national coverage and offices in your local area. We take a whole-school approach to staffing, culture and school impact, connecting educators with schools that value consistency, wellbeing and community. With Priority Partnerships, enrichment programmes, CPD and our Unbottled and Make Life Kind initiatives, we’re rethinking what a recruitment agency can be. 

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. 

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.