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
Psychology Graduate Hackney Aspiring Clinical Psychologist • Hackney, UK