Therapeutic Learning Assistant - Creative Graduate Pathway
Bromley | Daily Rate £105-£115 | Term-Time Only | September 2025 Start
Are you a creative, emotionally intelligent graduate with aspirations to become a therapist - in art therapy, drama therapy, play therapy, or counselling?
A forward-thinking, inclusive primary school in
Lewisham
is seeking a
Therapeutic Learning Assistant
to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and social-emotional challenges through imaginative, therapeutic approaches. Starting
September 2025
, this full-time, term-time role offers a fantastic launchpad into therapeutic and mental health careers.
You'll work alongside teachers, SENCOs, and external specialists to deliver nurturing, creative interventions that make a lasting impact on children's confidence, communication, and emotional wellbeing.
Role Summary - Therapeutic Learning Assistant
* Full-time, term-time role from September July 2026
* Work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils with Autism, SLCN, and emotional regulation needs
* Use drama, music, art, or play to support therapeutic and learning goals
* Contribute to a compassionate, inclusive learning environment
* Collaborate closely with staff and therapists on targeted support plans
* £105-£115 per day
, depending on experience and qualifications
Person Specification
* Degree in
Art, Drama, Music, Psychology, Education
, or related discipline
* Passionate about child development and creative therapeutic approaches
* Emotionally attuned, patient, and highly engaging
* Experience working with children or vulnerable groups is desirable
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* A future therapist, counsellor, SEN teacher, or wellbeing professional in the making
School Overview
* "Good" Ofsted rating with a strong culture of inclusion and wellbeing
* Highly supportive leadership and SEN team
* Creative curriculum that promotes emotional literacy and self-expression
* On-site therapy and mental health initiatives
* Purpose-built spaces for sensory and expressive activities
* Excellent transport links
If you're a creative graduate looking to gain hands-on therapeutic experience in a setting that values expression, empathy, and inclusion - this role is made for you.
Apply today
by sending your CV to
George
at EdEx
. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 24 hours.
Therapeutic Learning Assistant - Creative Graduate Pathway
Bromley | £105-£110 per day | Term-Time Only | Sept 2025 Start
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