Aspiring Therapist - Learning Support Assistant

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Aspiring Therapist – Learning Support Assistant

Maidenhead – Starting February 2026

Pay: £101.40 per day

Location:

Maidenhead

Start Date:

February 2026

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:45pm (term time only)
Training:
Full education, training, and CPD provided

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Are you an aspiring Therapist looking to gain hands-on experience in a specialist school environment before progressing into Drama, Music, Art, or Play Therapy?

This Learning Support Assistant role in a specialist autism school in Maidenhead offers you the chance to work with children and young people who have Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and complex behavioural, emotional, and communication needs. The role focuses on supporting therapeutic engagement, emotional regulation, and creative interventions, helping pupils develop confidence, expression, and learning outcomes.

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Why This Role Is a Great Starting Point for Aspiring Therapists

Learning Support Assistant – Maidenhead – Therapy & Creative Practice

This role provides practical, real-world experience that aligns closely with the core skills required for creative therapies and Play Therapy:

* Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups using art, music, drama, and sensory approaches

* Facilitating creative, play-based interventions to support emotional regulation, self-expression, and social skills

* Observing behaviour and emotional responses to inform therapeutic approaches

* Using structured, visual, and sensory-informed strategies to reduce anxiety and promote engagement

* Working alongside teachers, therapists, and multidisciplinary professionals to gain insight into assessment, intervention, and collaborative practice

* Helping pupils access learning, build confidence, and achieve personal development goals

This experience offers a strong foundation for postgraduate study in Art, Music, Drama, or Play Therapy.

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Your Impact in the Role

* Encouraging creative expression to support emotional wellbeing

* Supporting behavioural regulation and pro-social skills

* Building safe, trusting relationships with pupils to foster engagement and confidence

* Contributing to a nurturing and structured environment that promotes learning, creativity, and personal growth

This long-term placement provides rich material for reflective practice, supervision, and future therapy applications.

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Candidate Profile

We are looking for graduates who are:

* Passionate about child development, mental health, and creative therapies

* Interested in pursuing Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, or Drama Therapy

* Calm, empathetic, and patient when supporting children with complex needs

* Creative, reflective, and motivated to learn therapeutic strategies in a school setting

* Strong communicators capable of building professional, supportive relationships

Experience supporting children or young people is helpful but not essential.

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Benefits to You

* Competitive daily pay

* Fast-track registration and compliance

* Full training, CPD, and ongoing professional development

* Flexible working opportunities

* 5-star rated agency with over 3,000 reviews

* Access to 1,000+ accredited CPD courses via Milk Academy

* FREE wellbeing resources, PSHE materials, and school support packs

* Dedicated personal consultant support throughout your placement

* Access to Unbottled, bringing lived-experience speakers into schools

* Work with the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency

This role is the perfect first step for aspiring Therapists, offering practical experience in creative and play-based interventions. It strengthens your applications for postgraduate therapy training, Play Therapy, or assistant therapy roles, giving you hands-on exposure to real-world practice in supporting children with Autism and complex needs.

Apply now to begin your journey into creative therapies and Play Therapy in a meaningful, hands-on way.

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