Psychology Graduate West Drayton – Aspiring Psychologist

Psychology Graduate West Drayton – Aspiring Psychologist – April 2026 Start!

Student Support Mentor – SEMH & Vulnerable Learners (Secondary School)

Start Date: 13th April 2026 (with additional roles available June/July 2026)

Are you a Psychology Graduate in West Drayton looking to gain meaningful, hands-on experience supporting young people with Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs in a secondary school setting?

Are you interested in understanding behaviour, emotional regulation, attendance issues, and the wider social factors that impact learning, while also exploring occupational therapy-informed approaches to support student wellbeing and functional independence?

Milk Education, a wellbeing-led and eco-friendly education agency, is recruiting Psychology and Social Science graduates to work in a West Drayton secondary school, supporting the most vulnerable pupils to raise attainment, improve attendance, and re-engage with education.

Psychology Graduate West Drayton – Aspiring Psychologist – Education and Training

The Role: Student Support Mentor – Psychology Graduate (Secondary)

Location: West Drayton
Pay: £115.90 per day
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm (term time only)
Start Date: 13th April 2026
Future Opportunities: June/July 2026 intakes available
Interviews & Trial Days: Late March / Early April 2026

This role focuses on supporting students at risk of underachievement, persistent absence, or exclusion, many of whom present with:

• Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs (SEMH)
• Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
• Anxiety, low mood, anger, or emotionally driven behaviour
• Challenging or disruptive behaviour linked to unmet needs
• SEN or undiagnosed additional needs
• Significant barriers to attendance, engagement, and learning
• Sensory processing difficulties and motor skill challenges

You will work closely with pastoral teams, SEN staff, teaching staff, and occupational therapists to help students regulate emotions, rebuild trust, develop functional skills, and access learning in a consistent and supportive way.

Psychology Graduate West Drayton – Aspiring Psychologist

Your Experience Will Include:

• 1:1 and small-group mentoring for vulnerable pupils
• Supporting emotional regulation, self-control, and positive behaviour
• Working with students with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges
• Mentoring pupils to improve attendance, punctuality, and engagement
• Implementing personalised behaviour and support strategies
• Using trauma-informed, restorative, and relational approaches
• Supporting classroom learning where appropriate
• Building trusting relationships with disengaged or high-risk learners
• Gaining hands-on exposure to safeguarding, behaviour management, and pastoral care
• Delivering sensory breaks and movement-based interventions
• Supporting students with fine motor difficulties (e.g., handwriting, using equipment)
• Promoting functional independence in school routines (organisation, transitions, self-regulation)
• Using activity-based interventions to improve emotional and physical wellbeing
• Implementing sensory circuits and daily movement breaks
• Supporting students with sensory processing needs (e.g., noise, lighting, touch)
• Helping students develop fine motor skills through tailored activities (e.g., arts, crafts, typing, handwriting practice)
• Assisting with transitions between activities using visual schedules and practical strategies

This role offers excellent experience for graduates considering careers in Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health, Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Therapy.

Psychology Graduate West Drayton – Aspiring Psychologist

Why This Role Is Valuable Experience

You will develop:

• A strong understanding of adolescent behaviour and SEMH
• Insight into the link between trauma, behaviour, attendance, and attainment
• Practical experience supporting complex emotional and behavioural needs
• Skills in mentoring, motivation, de-escalation, and relationship-based practice
• Understanding of sensory processing and how it impacts learning and behaviour
• Experience delivering OT-informed interventions to support student wellbeing
• Practical skills in promoting independence and functional daily living skills

Psychology Graduate West Drayton – Aspiring Psychologist

Why Join Milk Education?

Training & CPD

• Free CPD including SEMH, Trauma-Informed Practice, Behaviour & De-escalation, Safeguarding, and Mental Health Awareness
• Training in sensory integration and OT-informed approaches
• Career-focused development aligned with psychology, mental health, and occupational therapy pathways

Wellbeing & Support

• Access to a mental health and wellbeing platform (including counselling)
• A dedicated consultant who understands your long-term career goals

Benefits for You

• Competitive daily pay (£115.90)
• Fast-track registration and compliance
• Flexible working opportunities
• 5-star rated agency with 3,000+ reviews
• Free access to Milk Academy (1,000+ discounted CPD courses)
• FREE wellbeing resources and school preparation materials
• 24/7 consultant support
• Work with the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency
• Nationwide network of schools and trusts

Who We’re Looking For:

• Psychology, Sociology, or Social Science graduates
• Aspiring Psychologists, Mental Health Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, or Youth Workers
• Calm, empathetic, and resilient individuals
• Graduates passionate about supporting students with SEMH needs
• Those motivated to improve attendance, attainment, and wellbeing
• Candidates confident building relationships with challenging or disengaged learners
• Those with an interest in sensory processing, motor development, and how daily activities support mental health

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Apply Now

Click ‘Apply Now’ to be considered for the April 2026 intake in West Drayton.

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