Learning Support Assistant – Aspiring Drama Therapist in Maidenhead

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

Job summary

A specialist school in Maidenhead seeks a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with autism and learning disabilities. Candidates should have a background in drama or creative arts to help children express themselves. Responsibilities include working closely with pupils, using drama techniques to promote engagement, and following therapy plans. This position offers excellent daily pay, flexible working options, and access to numerous educational resources.

Benefits

Excellent daily pay

Flexible working options

CPD course access through Milk Academy

Free wellbeing resources

Exclusive discounts

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• No school experience needed; curious and compassionate individuals preferred.
• Willingness to learn and support emotional regulation.
• Experience with drama or performing arts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with pupils 1:1 or in small groups.
• Use drama-based strategies for communication.
• Support independence through creative activities.
• Follow individual learning and therapy plans.
• Assist with personal care if required.

Skills

Compassion

Curiosity

Patience

Creative Arts background

Job description

Learning Support Assistant – Aspiring Drama Therapist in Maidenhead

Learning Support Assistant – Aspiring Drama Therapist

Location : Maidenhead

Start Date : 17th November

Hours : Monday–Friday, 8 : 30am–3 : 45pm (term time only)

Pay : £101.40 per day

Trial / observation days available

Use creativity to help young people find their voice.

Are you a Drama graduate or aspiring Drama Therapist who believes in the power of expression and movement?

This specialist school in Maidenhead supports pupils with autism, sensory differences, learning disabilities and a number of students who are non-verbal or have limited speech. The school is seeking Learning Support Assistants who are empathetic, patient and excited to communicate beyond words.

In this role, creativity truly becomes a language.

Why this role suits Drama graduates

Your background in drama, performance or creative arts means you can :

• Build trust through play, mirroring and expression
• Encourage engagement through role-play, improvisation and visual prompts
• Support emotional understanding in a safe, imaginative space

You’ll learn to interpret communication through body language, AAC, symbols, Makaton or sensory resources—empowering each student to be heard.

Your responsibilities

• Work with pupils 1 : 1 or in small groups
• Use drama-based strategies to promote communication and social interaction
• Support emotional regulation and independence through creative activities
• Follow individual learning and therapy plans with teachers and specialists
• Help create a calm, safe and engaging learning environment
• Assist with personal care if required (full training provided)

Sometimes, you may be the first person who truly understands how a child communicates—and that can change everything.

Who we are looking for

No school experience needed. What matters is curiosity, compassion and willingness to learn.

We’d love to speak to you if you :

• Have a Drama / Performing Arts background or experience facilitating creative activities
• Are interested in careers such as Drama Therapy / Creative Arts Therapy
• Build positive relationships through movement, expression or play
• Stay calm and patient when challenges arise
• Are happy to assist with personal care when required

What’s in it for you

• Excellent daily pay
• Speedy registration process
• Flexible working options
• Access to 1000+ discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy
• Free wellbeing resources
• Exclusive perks and discount portal
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Work with the UK’s only eco-friendly education agency

If you are compassionate, imaginative and eager to use creativity as a bridge to communication, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and help unlock a young person’s world through expression.