Learning Support Assistant – Aspiring Drama Therapist Maidenhead
Learning Support Assistant – Aspiring Drama Therapist Maidenhead
Location: Maidenhead
Start Date: February 2026
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, 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.
In this role, creativity becomes a language.
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Why this role suits Drama graduates
Pupils at the school may communicate through:
• Movement and gesture
• Visual and sensory cues
• Non-verbal or reduced-verbal expression
Your background in drama, performance, or creative arts will enable you to:
• Build trust through play, mirroring, and expression
• Encourage engagement using improvisation, role-play, and creative prompts
• 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.
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Your responsibilities
• Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups
• Use drama-based approaches to promote communication and social interaction
• Support emotional regulation and independence through creative activities
• Follow individual learning and therapy plans alongside teachers and therapists
• Contribute to a calm, safe, and engaging learning environment
• 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.
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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:
• Have a Drama / Performing Arts background or experience delivering creative activities
• Are interested in a career in Drama Therapy or Creative Arts Therapy
• Build positive relationships through movement, expression, and play
• Remain patient, calm, and resilient when challenges arise
• Are comfortable supporting with personal care when required
What’s in it for you
• Excellent daily pay
• Fast-track registration
• Flexible working options
• Access to 1000+ CPD courses via Milk Academy
• Free wellbeing resources
• Exclusive perks and discount portal
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• 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.
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