At a Glance
- Tasks: Use creativity to support non-verbal students with high-support autism through art.
- Company: Join Milk Education, the UK's eco-friendly education agency.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, free CPD courses, and 24/7 consultant support.
- Other info: Trial days available before the September 2026 start date.
- Why this job: Gain frontline experience in art therapy while making a real difference.
- Qualifications: Art or Creative Arts graduates passionate about supporting students.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 33483 £ per year.
Location: Haringey
Start Date: September 2026
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:45pm (term time only)
Pay: £108 per day
Trial/observation days available
Use creativity to connect with students who struggle to find their voice. Are you an Art or Creative Arts graduate passionate about using creativity to support non-verbal students with high-support autism? Milk Education is recruiting an Aspiring Art Therapist to work as a Learning Support Assistant in a Haringey secondary school. You will support students with complex autism, communication barriers, and high-support needs—using art as a tool for regulation, expression, and connection.
The Role
- Work with students who have:
- Non-verbal or minimally verbal autism
- High-support needs requiring 1:1 intervention
- Sensory overload and communication frustration
- SEMH needs linked to neurodiversity
- Anxiety, trauma, and emotional dysregulation
- Collaborate with SENCOs, SaLT, and OTs to deliver creative, trauma-informed support.
Your Experience Will Include:
- Art-based activities to promote communication and self-expression
- Emotional regulation through sensory and creative interventions
- Building trust with non-verbal or disengaged learners
- Gaining exposure to safeguarding, behaviour management, and pastoral care
Why This Role Prepares You for Art Therapy
- Creative engagement with complex needs
- Frontline experience with autism and SEMH
- Therapeutic observation and reflective practice
- Safeguarding in a school setting
Who We’re Looking For:
- Art, Fine Art, or Creative Arts graduates
- Aspiring Art Therapists or Psychologists
- Calm, patient, and imaginative individuals
- Passionate about supporting students with high-support autism
Why Join Milk Education?
- £108/day – competitive pay
- Free CPD (Autism Awareness, De-escalation, Safeguarding)
- 1,000+ CPD courses via Milk Academy
- Free wellbeing resources
- 24/7 consultant support
- UK's only eco-friendly education agency
- Fast-track registration
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.
Learning Support Assistant – Aspiring Art Therapist (High Support Autism) employer: Milk Education
Milk Education is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of Liverpool. With significant progression pathways, generous incentives, and a supportive environment, we empower our team to thrive in their careers while enjoying a healthy work-life balance with 23 days off annually plus bank holidays.
