Aspiring Art Therapist – Learning Support Assistant Camberwell
Aspiring Art Therapist – Learning Support Assistant Camberwell
Camberwell | £107 per day | Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
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An ideal role for a creative graduate looking to build specialist experience in therapeutic support, emotional regulation, and neurodevelopmental needs.
Aspiring Art Therapist – SEN / Mainstream School Experience
Are you passionate about using creative, person-centred approaches to support young people with emotional, social, and neurodevelopmental differences such as autism, ADHD, or sensory processing needs?
Are you looking to build frontline experience that will prepare you for a career in Art Therapy, Creative Arts Therapies, Educational Psychology, Occupational Therapy, or Clinical Psychology?
We are recruiting Learning Support Assistants for specialist SEN and mainstream schools in Camberwell. This role offers powerful, hands-on experience supporting children and young people who may struggle with emotional regulation, communication, and engagement.
For an aspiring art therapist, this role provides a unique opportunity to observe how non-verbal expression, creativity, and therapeutic relationships can support emotional well-being and learning.
Many pupils in these settings experience difficulties with emotional regulation, attention, executive functioning, and social communication. Your role will be to provide structure, consistency, and positive support—using creative and therapeutic approaches to help them remain engaged in education and develop confidence in their abilities.
Start Date: April 2026
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (term time only)
Pay: £107 per day
The schools are well connected by public transport, with parking available nearby.
Why this role is ideal for an Aspiring Art Therapist
Working as a Learning Support Assistant is excellent practical experience and strong preparation for future roles within therapeutic services, SEN support, and clinical pathways.
It allows you to develop the practical skills, behavioural understanding, and professional confidence required to support neurodivergent and emotionally vulnerable children effectively.
You will gain direct exposure to:
1. Supporting children with autism spectrum conditions, ADHD, and anxiety
2. Understanding sensory processing differences and co-regulation strategies
3. Applying trauma-informed and person-centred approaches
4. Learning de-escalation and emotional regulation techniques
5. Building trusting relationships with children who may struggle with verbal communication
6. Observing how creative and therapeutic interventions are embedded in educational settings
7. Understanding how emotional well-being impacts learning, attention, and behaviour
You will see first-hand how the right support strategies, routine, and creative engagement can significantly improve a child’s confidence, emotional resilience, and long-term outcomes.
Career Pathways
This role is particularly valuable if you are aiming to move into:
8. Art Therapy or Creative Arts Therapies
9. Educational Psychology
10. Speech and Language Therapy
11. Occupational Therapy
12. Clinical Psychology
13. Autism specialist services
14. Neurodevelopmental assessment or intervention roles
Most importantly, you will help demonstrate the value of inclusion, creativity, and supportive environments in helping young people thrive.
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Your Core Purpose
Your goal is to:
15. Keep students focused, regulated, and engaged during the school day
16. Raise attainment by supporting emotional readiness to learn
17. Provide a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment
18. Encourage confidence, independence, and self-advocacy
19. Use creative and therapeutic approaches to build trust and connection
By building positive relationships, you help students understand that their differences are strengths and that they can succeed with the right support.
What You Will Be Doing
20. Supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis
21. Helping students manage sensory or emotional triggers
22. Supporting communication, focus, and engagement in lessons
23. Using calm, consistent, and creative approaches to support behaviour
24. Working alongside teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams
25. Encouraging routine, independence, and problem-solving
26. Acting as a positive role model for regulation, creativity, and resilience
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We Would Love to Hear From You If You Have:
27. Experience in youth work, care, mentoring, SEN support, or community services
28. A strong interest in art therapy, psychology, creative therapies, or SEN
29. Emotional resilience and a patient, structured approach
30. The ability to build rapport with neurodivergent and emotionally vulnerable young people
31. A genuine belief in inclusion and supporting every child to reach their potential
You do not need direct school experience. Your empathy, consistency, creativity, and motivation to support young people are what matter most.
Full training is provided as part of your onboarding.
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