Psychology Graduate Hackney – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist

Psychology Graduate Hackney – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist

Psychology Graduate Hackney – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist

SEN Teaching Assistant – Specialist Autism & PMLD School

Start Date : January 2026

Are you a Psychology Graduate in Hackney looking to gain hands-on experience before progressing into Clinical Psychology, Art Therapy, or another therapeutic career ?

Do you want a role that goes beyond the classroom and provides real-world exposure to complex needs, behaviour, and communication support ?

Milk Education , a wellbeing-led and eco-friendly education agency, is recruiting Psychology and Creative graduates to join a highly specialist SEN school in Hackney .

The Role : SEN Learning Support Assistant

Psychology Graduate Hackney – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Education and Training

Location : Hackney

Pay : £101.40 per day

Hours : Monday–Friday, 8 : 30am–3 : 45pm (term time only)

Start Date : January 2026

Interviews & Trial Days : Early January 2026

Psychology Graduate Hackney – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist

This specialist provision supports pupils with high-support Autism , Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) , and Global Developmental Delay (GDD) . Many pupils are non-verbal , making this role ideal for graduates who are empathetic, observant, and interested in communication beyond speech.

Your Experience Will Include :

Supporting sensory regulation and sensory care

Providing personal care (toileting and hygiene routines)

Facilitating communication through play, art, music, visuals, and sensory tools

Assisting with daily therapeutic activities inspired by Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech & Language Therapy (SALT), and Clinical Psychology

Developing an understanding of behaviour, emotional regulation, and individual sensory profiles

This is an outstanding opportunity for graduates planning postgraduate training in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Art Therapy , or related therapeutic pathways.

Understanding Global Developmental Delay (GDD)

GDD involves significant delays across two or more areas of development, such as cognition, communication, movement, or emotional regulation.

In this role, you will learn how to tailor support to each child’s unique needs, helping them make meaningful progress in a safe and nurturing environment .

Why Join Milk Education?

Training & CPD

Free CPD including Autism Awareness, Makaton, PECS, Behaviour & De-escalation, and Trauma-Informed Practice

Career-focused development aligned with psychology and therapy pathways

Wellbeing & Support

Access to a mental health and wellbeing platform , including counselling

A dedicated consultant invested in your long-term career goals

Benefits for You

Competitive daily pay

Fast-track registration and compliance

Flexible working opportunities

5-star rated agency with 3,000+ reviews

Free access to the Milk Academy with 1,000+ discounted accredited CPD courses

FREE wellbeing resources , PSHE materials, and school preparation packs

24 / 7 consultant support

Access to Unbottled , bringing lived-experience speakers into schools

Work with the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency

Nationwide network of schools and trusts

Who We’re Looking For :

Psychology, Art, Creative, or Social Science graduates

Aspiring Clinical Psychologists or Therapists

Caring, patient, and resilient individuals

Candidates comfortable supporting personal care as part of holistic SEN support

Graduates keen to use art, play, music, and sensory approaches to support communication and regulation

Psychology Graduate Hackney – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist – Education and Training

Psychology Graduate Hackney – Aspiring Clinical Psychologist