Graduate SEN & Behaviour Support Roles

Psychology & Drama Graduates Wanted – SEN & Behaviour Support Roles

Perfect for Psychology, Drama & Performing Arts Graduates | Flexible Start | Paid School Experience

Are you a Psychology graduate passionate about behaviour, mental health, or child development?

Or a Drama / Performing Arts graduate with a talent for building confidence, communication, and engagement?

Milk Education is working with supportive primary and secondary schools across Leeds who are actively looking for graduates with your skill set to work as SEN Teaching Assistants, Behaviour Mentors, and Creative Learning Support Assistants.

If you’re enthusiastic, empathetic, and ready to inspire young people — this is the ideal role for you.

Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:30–16:00

Start Date: Flexible start dates

Contract: Week-by-week initially, with long-term opportunities available

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, communication needs, and behavioural challenges
• Work 1:1 or with small groups to build confidence, emotional regulation, and engagement
• Use psychology or drama-based strategies to support communication, behaviour, and self-esteem
• Assist the class teacher in delivering creative, inclusive learning experiences
• Help pupils manage emotions and develop positive routines
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils who need consistency and care
• Uphold safeguarding and behaviour policies at all times

Why Psychology Graduates Are a Great Fit

Psych graduates bring:

• Understanding of behaviour, mental health, and cognitive development
• Insight into SEN needs and behaviour triggers
• Strong communication and de-escalation skills
• A natural foundation for roles in SEN, pastoral care, behaviour mentoring, and safeguarding

Ideal for those considering careers in:

• Educational Psychology
• Counselling
• Mental health professions
• Social work
• CAMHS
• SEN specialist roles

Why Drama & Performing Arts Graduates Are a Great Fit

Drama/Performing Arts graduates excel at:

• Building confidence, communication, and creativity
• Engaging pupils in imaginative, expressive learning
• Encouraging participation through role-play, storytelling, and movement
• Supporting pupils with social skills, expression, and emotional literacy

Ideal for those interested in:

• Creative education roles
• SEN and speech/communication support
• Behaviour mentoring
• Youth work
• Teaching and performing arts education

Who Can Apply?

We welcome applicants with:

• A degree in Psychology, Drama, Performing Arts, or similar
• Experience working with children, SEN, vulnerable young people, or in creative settings (desirable)
• Patience, empathy, resilience, and a passion for helping young people
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

No formal TA qualifications needed — just the right attitude and experience.

Why Choose Milk Education? xwzovoh

• Competitive daily pay
• Full support and guidance throughout your role
• Access to wellbeing support
• Free resources and SEN behaviour toolkits
• Opportunities to secure long-term or permanent roles
• A consultant who understands the pathways psychology and performing arts graduates take

Interested?

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