Aspiring Art Therapist – Graduate Teaching Assistant

Aspiring Art Therapist – Graduate Teaching Assistant Southend

Location: Leigh-on‑Sea / Southend-on‑Sea

Start: Immediate

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15am – 3:15pm

Contract: Term‑time only

Are you a creative graduate with genuine aspirations to become an Art Therapist or work within the therapeutic/mental health sector? This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a supportive educational setting.

We are seeking an Aspiring Art Therapist to join a school as a Teaching Assistant
, working closely with children with PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) and SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) needs.

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Using creativity, art, and therapeutic approaches to engage learners
• Helping to raise attainment, confidence, and emotional regulation
• Supporting pupils to develop positive aspirations and self-belief
• Working collaboratively with teachers and specialist staff

• A creative graduate (Art, Psychology, Creative Therapies or similar)
• Genuine ambition to pursue a career in art therapy or child mental health
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient
• Passionate about raising attainment and aspirations for vulnerable children
• Experience with SEN, PDA, or SEMH is desirable but not essential

This role offers
invaluable experience for those looking to progress into Art Therapy, Educational Psychology, Mental Health, or SEN professions
.

• 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.
• Our Unbottled division brings lived-experience speakers into schools, covering stigmatised topics such as mental health, discrimination, and exploitation. We’re located across England & North Wales with a network of 9 offices!
• Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency!

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