Psychology Graduates - Classroom Support

About Us

Milk Education connects passionate psychology graduates and experienced education professionals with schools across the North East. We support schools in delivering high-quality education by providing reliable, motivated staff who bring valuable insight into student wellbeing, behaviour, and learning.

• Newcastle upon Tyne
• Gateshead
• North Tyneside
• Durham
• Northumberland

Are you a psychology graduate looking to gain hands‑on experience in schools? Whether you're considering a career in education, mental health, or child development, we offer flexible opportunities to help you take the next step.

You’ll have the opportunity to work in:

• SEND provisions
• SEMH schools (Primary and Secondary)
• Mainstream schools across EYFS, Primary, and Secondary settings

• Day‑to‑day placements – Build experience and showcase your skills before committing to longer‑term roles
• Sickness cover – Provide essential classroom support during short‑ and long‑term staff absences
• Long‑term vacancies – Opportunities for extended placements and potential temp‑to‑perm positions

• Hands‑on experience working with children and young people
• Insight into educational and behavioural psychology in real‑world settings
• Experience aligned with core psychology modules, including developmental, social, cognitive psychology, and mental health
• Exposure to diverse learning needs and behavioural support strategies
• Flexible work opportunities that fit around further study

This experience is particularly valuable if you're planning a career in:

• Clinical, forensic, or educational psychology
• Mental health practitioner roles
• Further education teaching
• Occupational therapy
• Child and adolescent support services

• A degree in Psychology or a related field (2:2 or above)
• Flexibility and reliability
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine enthusiasm for working with children and young people
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

• Accreditation from the British Psychological Society (BPS)

If you're ready to make a difference and gain valuable school‑based experience, please send your CV to