Psychology Graduate Southend - Aspiring Educational​/Clinical Psychol

Position: Psychology Graduate Southend - Aspiring Educational / Clinical Psychol (Contract)
Psychology Graduate Southend – Aspiring Educational / Clinical Psychologist
Student Support Mentor – Vulnerable Learners (Secondary School)

Start Date:

February 2026

Are you a Psychology Graduate in Southend looking to gain meaningful, hands-on experience supporting vulnerable young people in a secondary school setting?
Are you interested in working closely with students facing barriers to learning, attendance, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing?

Psychology Graduate Southend – Aspiring Educational / Clinical Psychologist – Education and Training - Psychology Graduate Southend – Aspiring Educational / Clinical Psychologist

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

The Role:

Student Support Mentor – Psychology Graduate (Secondary)

Location:

Southend-on-Sea
Pay: £101.40 per day

Hours:

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

Start Date:

February
2026
Interviews & Trial Days:
Early February
2026

Psychology Graduate Southend – Aspiring Educational / Clinical Psychologist

This role focuses on supporting students at risk of underachievement or persistent absence, including those with:

* Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs (SEMH)

* Trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)

* Anxiety, low mood, or behavioural challenges

* SEN or undiagnosed additional needs

* Barriers to attendance and engagement

You will work closely with pastoral teams, SEN staff, and teachers to help students rebuild confidence, regulate emotions, and access learning.

Your Experience Will Include:

* 1:1 and small-group support for vulnerable pupils

* Supporting emotional regulation, resilience, and positive behaviour

* Mentoring students to improve attendance, punctuality, and engagement

* Implementing personalised strategies to support learning and attainment

* Using trauma-informed and restorative approaches

* Supporting classroom learning where appropriate

* Building trusting relationships with students who are disengaged from education

* Gaining exposure to safeguarding, behaviour management, and pastoral care

This role provides excellent experience for graduates considering careers in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Youth Work, Mental Health, or Therapy.

Why This Role Is Valuable Experience

You will develop:

* A strong understanding of adolescent mental health

* Insight into the link between wellbeing, behaviour, attendance, and attainment

* Practical experience supporting complex emotional and behavioural needs

* Skills in motivation, mentoring, and relationship-based interventions

Why Join Milk Education?

Training & CPD

* Free CPD including Trauma-Informed Practice, Behaviour & De-escalation, Safeguarding, SEMH, and Mental Health Awareness

* Career-focused development aligned with psychology and 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

* 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, Criminology, or Social Science graduates

* Aspiring Educational or Clinical Psychologists, Therapists, or Youth Workers

* Calm, empathetic, and resilient individuals

* Graduates passionate about supporting vulnerable young people

* Those motivated to improve student attendance, attainment, and wellbeing

* Candidates confident building relationships with challenging or disengaged learners

Benefits to YOU:

* Excellent rates of pay!

* Speedy registration process & fast track compliance.

* Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.

* 5-Star rated with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook!

* Exclusive school &…