Aspiring Art Therapist – Learning Support Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading educational provider in Maidenhead seeks an Aspiring Art Therapist – Learning Support Assistant to support children with special educational needs. The role involves delivering creative sessions and collaborating with professionals. Ideal candidates are graduates in relevant fields, looking to make a positive impact in a therapeutic environment. The position offers real-world experience before pursuing further studies.

Qualifications

• Creative and compassionate graduate with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs.
• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable team players.
• Aspiring therapists or psychologists seeking practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Support children with a range of complex and high-support needs.
• Help deliver creative and sensory-based sessions.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other professionals.
• Assist with music and art-based activities.

Skills

Creative individuals

Empathy

Adaptability

Team player

Education

Graduates in art, music, drama, psychology, education, or related fields

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12.08.2025

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Aspiring Art Therapist – Learning Support Assistant

Aspiring Art Therapist – Learning Support Assistant in Maidenhead

Location: Maidenhead
Start Date: Monday, 8th September 2025
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:45pm (term-time only)
Pay: £101.40 – £105 per day
Contract Type: Full academic year (potential to extend or become permanent)

Are you a creative and compassionate graduate with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)? Are you considering a future career in art therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, or educational psychology?

This Learning Support Assistant role in Maidenhead could be the ideal opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a therapeutic SEN setting, while making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

About the Role:

You’ll be working at a highly regarded specialist school for children aged 4–16 with high-support autism, profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), and complex needs. The school fosters a creative, multi-sensory approach to learning, offering therapeutic interventions through art, music, drama, and play.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Support children with a range of complex and high-support needs in both 1:1 and group settings.
• Help deliver creative and sensory-based sessions that support communication, engagement, and emotional development.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other professionals in a nurturing, child-centred environment.
• Assist with music and art-based activities such as singing, rhythm work, and painting to help students express themselves and build confidence.

What You’ll Gain:

• Real-world experience in a specialist SEN school environment.
• Insight into therapeutic and educational practices including ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy).
• A clearer understanding of how to support children with autism, sensory processing needs, and communication difficulties.
• Valuable experience before pursuing postgraduate study in therapy, psychology, or SEN education.

The school’s bespoke curriculum is designed around 12 developmental domains, including:

• Independent Living Skills
• Pre-vocational & Functional Employment Skills
• Community Participation
• Health and Wellbeing
• Communication and Social Interaction
• STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Maths)
• Academic Literacy, Maths, Science & ICT

Who We’re Looking For:

• Graduates in art, music, drama, psychology, education, or related fields.
• Creative individuals with a desire to make a positive impact on children’s lives.
• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable team players.
• Aspiring therapists, psychologists, or SEN professionals seeking practical school-based experience.

Start Your Journey

If you’re a creative graduate eager to explore a rewarding career path in art therapy, SEN education, or mental health support, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to begin your journey as an Aspiring Art Therapist in Maidenhead.

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