Aspiring Play Therapist

Learning Support Assistant – Aspiring Play Therapist

Are you a Creative Arts or Psychology graduate looking to explore a career in Play Therapy, Mental Health, or SEN support? Do you want hands-on experience in Primary School setting, working with children with special educational needs?

Milk Education are working with a large mainstream primary school based in the heart of Barnet who are looking for learning support assistants to support children with a range  of additional needs. This role is ideal for aspiring Play Therapists, offering a rare opportunity to work with pupils with  range of needs, including SEMH, offering them tailored 1:1 support.  

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Why Play Therapy?

Play therapy offers a unique, effective approach to helping children express emotions, build coping skills, and overcome challenges in a safe, supportive environment.  

Aspiring Play Therapist – Education and Training – Aspiring Play Therapist in Barnet 

The Role:

• Supporting children with a range SEND, including Autism, ADHD and SEMH 
• Assisting with PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System), Makaton, and alternative communication methods.
• Helping children express emotions and regulate their behaviour through play, art, music, and creative engagement.
• Observing a range of key interventions such as Speech and Language Therapy, Sensory Intervention, Play Therapy and Art Therapy
• 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 and play, 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 Play 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 Play 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, Play Therapists, and SEN specialists.
• Build a strong foundation for further study in Play Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Clinical Psychology.
• Opportunity to go permanent, depending on performance and school fit.

Why Join Milk Education?

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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Why choose Milk Education?

Milk Education is a purpose-driven teaching supply agency, focused on putting educators first. We’re committed to finding high-quality teaching talent and supporting schools across the U.K.

We partner with Make Life Kind Charity, to bring inspiring speakers into schools. If you’re passionate about empowering young people to tackle sensitive topics, we’d love for you to join us in our mission to Make Life Kind!

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.