Aspiring Art Therapist Bordon – Learning Support Assistant Bordon

Milk Education; Hollywater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational service provider in Bordon is seeking an Aspiring Art Therapist/Learning Support Assistant to support children with special educational needs (SEN). This creative role involves using art therapy to enhance emotional expression and communication, providing an invaluable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a specialist school. The position offers a salary of £101.40 per day and requires a compassionate individual eager to make a positive impact through creativity.

Benefits

Additional training in SEN

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Degree or background in art, design, or a related field.
• Experience or interest in special educational needs.
• A passion for supporting children through creativity.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs through art.
• Engage students in therapeutic visual art activities.
• Help build emotional expression and communication.

Skills

Creative background

Childcare experience

Compassionate

Adaptable

Education

Graduate

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Milk Education

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Bordon, United Kingdom

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12.08.2025

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Aspiring Art Therapist Bordon – Learning Support Assistant Bordon

Aspiring Art Therapist Bordon – Learning Support Assistant Bordon

Are you a creative graduate or a candidate with childcare experience looking to begin a rewarding career supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)? Are you considering a future as anart therapist, occupational therapist, educational psychologist, or SEN teacher? ThisLearning Support Assistantrole could be the ideal launchpad for your journey.

Location:Bordon
Salary:£101.40 per day
Start Date:September 15thth (Trial days available week commencing September 8th )
Contract:Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30 am – 4:00 pm), Term Time Only

Aspiring Art Therapist Bordon – Learning Support Assistant Bordon – Education and Training – Aspiring Art Therapist Bordon – Learning Support Assistant Bordon

Join a highly regardedspecialist school in Hampshirethat caters to children aged 4–16 with high-support autism, profound multiple learning challenges, and complex needs. The school is a hub for creativity, offering outstanding opportunities to engage children throughart, play, music, and drama therapy.

ALearning Support Assistantwith an interest inArt Therapywill find this role particularly valuable. You’ll use visual art activities such as drawing, painting, and sculpting to support emotional expression, improve communication, and build strong relationships with students. This hands-on experience helps develop an understanding of how creativity fosters emotional growth and self-regulation—making it an ideal stepping stone toward postgraduate Art Therapy training or other SEN-related fields.

Aspiring Art Therapist Bordon – Learning Support Assistant Bordon – Education and Training – Aspiring Art Therapist Bordon – Learning Support Assistant Bordon

The curriculum is thoughtfully divided into 12 domains to support holistic development: Independent Living, Employment Skills (Pre-requisites & Functional), Community Inclusion, Health and Wellbeing, Communication and Social Skills, STEAM Subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math), Academic Literacy, Maths, Science, and ICT.

What this role offers:Pay:£101.40 per dayHours:Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:45 pmStart:Role can beginimmediatelyor bedeferred to September 3rdInterview/Trial Dates:StartingJune 2ndGain first-hand experience in SEN and mental health support. Opportunity to learn and applyPBS (Positive Behaviour Support)strategies in a structured, therapeutic setting. Work across a range of autism support levels in both low and high-support environments.

What we’re looking for:Agraduateorchildcare-experienced candidatewith a creative background (e.g., art, design, illustration) who is passionate about working with children. Someone eager to gainreal-world experiencerelevant toArt Therapy, SEN education, or mental health. A compassionate, adaptable individual committed to making a meaningful impact through creativity and care.

If you’re a creative individual ready to gain experience in asupportive and inspiring SEN school, this is your chance to make a real difference while building a career inArt Therapy or education.

Aspiring Art Therapist Bordon – Learning Support Assistant Bordon – Education and Training – Aspiring Art Therapist Bordon – Learning Support Assistant Bordon