Learning Support Assistant – Aspiring Drama Therapist

Learning Support Assistant – Aspiring Drama Therapist

Location:

Slough

Start Date:

April 2026

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, movement, and creativity?

This specialist school in Slough supports pupils with complex needs, including autism, physical disabilities, sensory differences, and communication needs. Many pupils use alternative or non‑verbal communication, and the school is seeking Learning Support Assistants who are empathetic, patient, and motivated to connect beyond spoken language.

In this role, creativity becomes a language.

• Movement and gesture
• Visual and sensory cues
• Non‑verbal or reduced‑verbal expression

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

You will also gain experience interpreting communication through body language, AAC, symbols, Makaton, and sensory resources, ensuring every pupil feels heard and understood.

• Support pupils one‑to‑one or in small groups
• Use drama‑based approaches to promote communication and social interaction
• Support emotional regulation and independence through creative activities
• Follow individual learning and therapy plans alongside teachers and therapists
• Contribute to a calm, safe, and engaging learning environment
• Assist with personal care where required (full training provided)

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

No prior school experience is required. Curiosity, compassion, and a willingness to learn are key.

• Have a Drama / Performing Arts background or experience delivering creative activities
• Are interested in a career in Drama Therapy or Creative Arts Therapy
• Build positive relationships through movement, expression, and play
• Remain patient, calm, and resilient when challenges arise
• Are comfortable supporting with personal care when required

• Excellent daily pay
• Fast‑track registration
• Flexible working options
• Access to 1000+ CPD courses via Milk Academy
• Free wellbeing resources
• Exclusive perks and discount portal
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Work with the UK’s only eco‑friendly education agency

If you are compassionate, imaginative, and excited to use creativity as a bridge to communication, we would love to speak with you.