At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with additional needs in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Specialist provision in Maidenhead focused on child development.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, full-time hours, and valuable hands-on experience.
- Other info: Great transport links and supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while building your career.
- Qualifications: Graduates in Psychology, Occupational Therapy, or related fields welcome.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
September 2026 Start
Pay: £108 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire (excellent transport links via Elizabeth Line, Great Western Railway, and local bus routes)
Are you a Psychology, Occupational Therapy, or related graduate looking to build a career in educational psychology, occupational therapy, or child development? Do you want to support young people with additional needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and develop essential life skills? We are recruiting Learning Support Assistants for a specialist provision in Maidenhead, supporting students with a range of needs including SEMH, autism, developmental trauma, and sensory processing challenges.
About the Role
- This setting supports young people who have struggled in mainstream education due to:
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
- Sensory processing difficulties
- Trauma and adverse childhood experiences
- Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)
Your role will focus on supporting students' emotional regulation, sensory needs, and engagement with learning, helping them build confidence and independence in a structured, nurturing environment. You'll work in a small, supportive setting with a strong focus on:
- Sensory and emotional regulation
- Relationship building and trust
- Personalised learning and therapeutic approaches
Why This Role is Ideal
This position is perfect for aspiring:
- Educational Psychologists
- Occupational Therapists
- Clinical Psychologists
- Mental Health Practitioners
- Speech and Language Therapists
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) professionals
You will gain hands-on experience in:
- Supporting students with sensory and regulation needs
- Understanding behaviour linked to trauma, autism, and SEMH
- Working with students at risk of exclusion or disengagement
- Building trust with vulnerable and hard-to-reach learners
- Applying trauma-informed and sensory-aware approaches
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
- Helping students manage sensory overload, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation
- Building consistent, positive relationships with young people
- Supporting emotional regulation and confidence building
- Encouraging engagement in learning and daily routines
- Working closely with staff, therapists, and external professionals
- Promoting independence, resilience, and life skills
What We're Looking For
We'd love to hear from you if you:
- Are a graduate in Psychology, Occupational Therapy, or a related field (or have relevant experience in care, youth work, or support roles)
- Have a genuine interest in educational psychology, occupational therapy
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