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Posted 09 August, 2026

Psychology Graduate

Milk Education
Liverpool, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Psychology Graduates

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Milk Education connects passionate psychology graduates and experienced staff with schools across the North West. We help schools deliver high-quality education by providing reliable, motivated staff who bring insight into student wellbeing and learning, supporting a variety of teaching and support roles.

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Are you a psychology graduate? Are you looking for hands-on experience in schools to kickstart your career in education, mental health, or child development? Milk Education has flexible opportunities that could be perfect for you.

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What You’ll Gain / Career Development:

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  • Hands-on experience working with children and young people
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  • Insight into educational and behavioural psychology in practice
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  • Opportunities to build experience that complements core modules, such as developmental, social, and cognitive psychology, and mental health
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  • Further education teaching
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  • Occupational therapy or psychology roles
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  • Skills to enhance your CV for future careers in education, mental health, or child development
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  • Flexible work that fits around your schedule if you are still studying
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Requirements:

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  • A degree in psychology or a related field (2:2 or above)
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  • Flexibility and reliability
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  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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  • Enthusiasm to work with children and young people
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  • Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one
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Benefits:

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  • Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
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  • Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance – APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
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  • Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
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  • Culture-matched placements – we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
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  • Priority Partnership school network – access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.
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  • 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
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  • FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
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  • FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub – because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.
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  • School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides – so you walk in ready on day one.
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  • 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.
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Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ or drop me a message — happy to chat through the details.

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Phone: 0151 519 0800

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Email: Lucie.kivlehan@milk-education.co.uk

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Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

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Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.