Learning Support Assistant – Aspiring Drama Therapist
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant – Aspiring Drama Therapist
Location: Maidenhead
Start Date: September 2026
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:45pm (term time only)
Pay: £108 per day
Sector: Education and Training
Trial/observation days available
Learning Support Assistant – Aspiring Drama Therapist – Maidenhead – Education and Training
Use creativity to help young people in Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead 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.
Learning Support Assistant – Aspiring Drama Therapist – Maidenhead – Education and Training
In this role, creativity becomes a language.
Why this role suits Drama graduates
Pupils at the school may communicate through:
1. Movement and gesture
2. Visual and sensory cues
3. Non-verbal or reduced-verbal expression
Your background in drama, performance, or creative arts will enable you to:
4. Build trust through play, mirroring, and expression
5. Encourage engagement using improvisation, role-play, and creative prompts
6. 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.
Your responsibilities
7. Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups in the Maidenhead area
8. Use drama-based approaches to promote communication and social interaction
9. Support emotional regulation and independence through creative activities
10. Follow individual learning and therapy plans alongside teachers and therapists
11. Contribute to a calm, safe, and engaging learning environment
12. 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.
Who we are looking for
No prior school experience is required. Curiosity, compassion, and a willingness to learn are key.
We’d love to hear from you if you:
13. Have a Drama / Performing Arts background or experience delivering creative activities
14. Are interested in a career in Drama Therapy or Creative Arts Therapy
15. Build positive relationships through movement, expression, and play
16. Remain patient, calm, and resilient when challenges arise
17. Are comfortable supporting with personal care when required
What’s in it for you
18. Excellent daily pay
19. Fast-track registration
20. Flexible working options
21. Access to 1000+ CPD courses via Milk Academy
22. Free wellbeing resources
23. Exclusive perks and discount portal
24. Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
25. 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.
Learning Support Assistant – Aspiring Drama Therapist – Maidenhead – Education and Training