Therapeutic Learning Support Assistant

Salary: £101.40-£130.00 p/day

Contract:

Full-time, Term-Time only

Start Date:

23/02/2026

Milk Education are proud to be working in partnership with a specialist provision in Southend to recruit a compassionate and committed Therapeutic Learning Support Assistant (LSA).

This is an excellent opportunity to join a setting that adopts a holistic therapeutic approach, creating a nurturing, structured environment where pupils feel safe, valued and ready to learn.

Our partner school provides a safe base for pupils and prioritises the development of appropriate “trusted adult” relationships to support both emotional wellbeing and academic progress.

The school operates within a strong therapeutic framework and offers:

• In‑school counselling provision
• Speech, language and communication support
• Emotional wellbeing programmes

There are two fully qualified counsellors on site who deliver weekly 1:1 sessions for students, specialising in CBT, art therapy and play therapy. Additional sessions can be arranged where required. The provision has also recently extended counselling support to parents on a voluntary basis.

This setting places wellbeing at the heart of everything it does.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs
• Support students with social, emotional and mental health needs
• Help maintain a calm, nurturing and structured learning environment
• Build consistent and positive “trusted adult” relationships
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and therapeutic professionals
• Support speech, language and communication strategies

This role would suit someone patient, resilient and passionate about supporting children within a therapeutic educational environment.

• Have experience supporting children with additional needs (desirable but not essential)
• Be calm, empathetic and adaptable
• Understand the importance of emotional regulation in learning
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• Be confident supporting pupils with SEMH needs

• Excellent rates of pay!
• Speedy registration process & fast track compliance.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• 5-Star rated with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook!
• Exclusive school & trust partnerships.
• Access to our FREE Perks Portal, where you’ll find exclusive access to a range of discounts – our very own version of the Blue Light Card
• Follow your progress pathway with access to 1000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy!
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, featuring CPD courses and health & fitness modules!
• School Preparation Pack – be ready for your school placements!
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone.
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