Job Description

Aspiring Art Therapist - Learning Support Assistant Swindon
Aspiring Art Therapist - Learning Support Assistant Swindon - Education and Training - Aspiring Art Therapist - Learning Support Assistant Swindon
- Location: Swindon
- Salary: 102-110 per day
- Start Date: July/September 2025
- Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30 am - 3:45 pm), Term Time Only
- Duration: Long-term temporary with the opportunity to go permanent
Are you a Creative Arts or Psychology graduate looking to explore a career in Art Therapy, Mental Health, or SEN support? Do you want hands-on experience in a specialist SEN setting, working with children who communicate and express themselves in unique, non-verbal ways?
Milk Education is recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a specialist Autism school in Maidenhead, supporting children aged 4-16 with a range of autism and neurodivergent conditions. This role is ideal for aspiring Art Therapists, offering a rare opportunity to work with pupils who use Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) methods such as PECS, Makaton, and visual communication boards.
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Why Art Therapy?
For many autistic children, love and attainment need no words--expression happens through art, movement, and creativity. This role allows you to explore how creativity helps with emotional regulation, communication, and social engagement, especially for non-verbal and minimally verbal students.
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The Role:

• Supporting children with a range of Autism, from low to high support needs.
• Assisting with PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System), Makaton, and alternative communication methods.
• Helping children express emotions and regulate their behaviour through art, music, and creative engagement.
• Observing Speech and Language Therapy, Music Therapy, Drama Therapy, and Art Therapy in action, with opportunities to shadow professionals.
• Supporting structured and sensory-based interventions to help pupils develop social and emotional skills.
• Assisting with personal care routines, including feeding and hygiene, depending on individual pupil needs.
• Encouraging self-expression through creative activities, allowing students to engage in learning in ways that work best for them.

Who We're Looking For:

• Graduates in Art, Creative Therapies, Psychology, or those looking to retrain in therapy-based careers.
• A genuine interest in Art Therapy, SEN education, Autism support, or Neurodiversity.
• A patient, compassionate, and adaptable individual who values communication beyond words.
• Someone with an understanding of non-verbal communication and an interest in visual, musical, or creative expression.
• A commitment to the role for at least the academic year, ensuring consistency and trust for pupils.

Why This Role?

• Gain first-hand experience in Art Therapy, Autism Support, and Neurodivergence.
• Work in a specialist SEN school where creativity is used as a tool for communication and emotional regulation.
• Develop hands-on skills in PECS, Makaton, and Augmentative Communication Apps.
• Observe and collaborate with Speech and Language Therapists, Art Therapists, and SEN specialists.
• Build a strong foundation for further study in Art Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Clinical Psychology.
• Opportunity to go permanent, depending on performance and school fit.

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Milk Education is a purpose-driven agency, helping educators and aspiring professionals gain valuable experience in education, mental health, and therapy-based careers.

• Excellent pay rates
• Wellbeing support and career guidance
• Free resources and training
• 24/7 access to your personal consultant
• A clear path into Art Therapy, SEN support, and creative therapeutic careers

If you're ready to explore how creativity transforms communication, engagement, and emotional well-being, apply today!
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