Learning Support Assistant – Aspiring Drama Therapist in Maidenhead
Learning Support Assistant – Aspiring Drama Therapist
Location: Maidenhead
Start Date: 17th November
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:45pm (term time only)
Pay: £101.40 per day
Trial/observation days available
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Use creativity to help young people find their voice.
Are you a Drama graduate or aspiring Drama Therapist who believes in the power of expression and movement?
This specialist school in Maidenhead supports pupils with autism, sensory differences, learning disabilities and a number of students who are non-verbal or have limited speech. The school is seeking Learning Support Assistants who are empathetic, patient and excited to communicate beyond words.
In this role, creativity truly becomes a language.
Learning Support Assistant – Aspiring Drama Therapist – Education and Training – Learning Support Assistant – Aspiring Drama Therapist
Why this role suits Drama graduates
Pupils in this school often 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 means you can:
4. Build trust through play, mirroring and expression
5. Encourage engagement through role-play, improvisation and visual prompts
6. Support emotional understanding in a safe, imaginative space
You’ll learn to interpret communication through body language, AAC, symbols, Makaton or sensory resources—empowering each student to be heard.
Learning Support Assistant – Aspiring Drama Therapist – Education and Training – Learning Support Assistant – Aspiring Drama Therapist in Maidenhead
Your responsibilities
7. Work with pupils 1:1 or in small groups
8. Use drama-based strategies to promote communication and social interaction
9. Support emotional regulation and independence through creative activities
10. Follow individual learning and therapy plans with teachers and specialists
11. Help create a calm, safe and engaging learning environment
12. Assist with personal care if required (full training provided)
Sometimes, you may be the first person who truly understands how a child communicates—and that can change everything.
Learning Support Assistant – Aspiring Drama Therapist – Education and Training – Learning Support Assistant – Aspiring Drama Therapist in Maidenhead
Who we are looking for
No school experience needed. What matters is curiosity, compassion and willingness to learn.
We’d love to speak to you if you:
13. Have a Drama/Performing Arts background or experience facilitating creative activities
14. Are interested in careers such as Drama Therapy / Creative Arts Therapy
15. Build positive relationships through movement, expression or play
16. Stay calm and patient when challenges arise
17. Are happy to assist with personal care when required
What’s in it for you
18. Excellent daily pay
19. Speedy registration process
20. Flexible working options
21. Access to 1000+ discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy
22. Free wellbeing resources
23. Exclusive perks and discount portal
24. Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
25. Work with the UK’s only eco-friendly education agency
If you are compassionate, imaginative and eager to use creativity as a bridge to communication, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and help unlock a young person’s world through expression.