Therapeutic & Enabling Learning Support Assistant – Autism & Life Skills Focus
Location: Caterham and Surrounding areas
Contract: Term time | Full-time preferred
About the Role:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Therapeutic & Enabling Learning Support Assistant to join our schools supporting learners with autism learning difficulties.
This unique role combines therapeutic support with life skills development, providing personalised guidance to help learners develop communication, independence, emotional regulation, and confidence. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and families to create nurturing, structured, and empowering learning experiences, enabling learners to thrive academically, socially, and personally.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide personalised 1:1 and small-group support, embedding therapeutic approaches in daily learning
2. Support communication using PECS, Makaton, or other augmentative systems
3. Assist learners with sensory regulation, emotional wellbeing, and engagement in learning
4. Encourage practical independence, daily living skills, and personal development
5. Implement, monitor, and contribute to EHCP targets and personalised learning plans
6. Collaborate closely with teachers, therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to adapt lessons and resources
7. Observe, record, and celebrate learners’ achievements, milestones, and progress
8. Build trusting, positive relationships, acting as a consistent, supportive, and empowering presence
We’re Looking For Someone Who:
9. Has experience supporting learners with autism, SLD, or PMLD in educational, therapeutic, or care settings
10. Understands person-centred, trauma-informed, and therapeutic approaches
11. Is patient, compassionate, and confident working with complex needs
12. Can work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
13. Has excellent observational, communication, and problem-solving skills
14. Is passionate about empowering learners to achieve independence, confidence, and wellbeing
Why Work with MILK Education?
Benefits to YOU working with Milk Education:
15. Excellent rates of pay
16. Experience working within a school environment
17. Wellbeing support
18. Free CPD training
19. 24/7 access to your personal consultant
Click ‘Apply Now’ or get in touch with me for more information about this great opportunity.
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.
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