At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils using drama-based activities to enhance communication and emotional regulation.
- Company: Join a specialist school in West Drayton focused on creative expression.
- Benefits: Earn £108 per day with access to 1000+ CPD courses and wellbeing resources.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive environment with flexible working options and ongoing consultant support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by helping children find their voice through creativity.
- Qualifications: Drama or Performing Arts background; no school experience required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 33483 £ per year.
Location: West Drayton, Greater London
Start Date: September 2026
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-3:45pm (term time only)
Pay: £108 per day
Contract: Long-term, temporary role
Sector: Education and Training
Are you a Drama graduate or aspiring Drama Therapist who believes in the power of creative expression to unlock communication? Do you want to help verbal and non-verbal children find their voice through movement, role-play, and imagination? We are recruiting Learning Support Assistants for a specialist school in West Drayton, supporting pupils aged 5-16 with autism, physical disabilities, sensory differences, and complex communication needs. This is a long-term, temporary role offering a unique opportunity to use drama-based approaches to build trust, encourage self-expression, and support emotional regulation in a safe, creative space.
Why Drama Therapy? In this setting, creativity becomes a bridge to connection. Pupils may communicate through:
- Movement and gesture
- Visual and sensory cues
- Non-verbal or reduced-verbal expression
- AAC, Makaton, or symbols
Your Drama background will enable you to:
- Build trust through play, mirroring, and improvisation
- Encourage engagement using role-play and creative prompts
- Support emotional understanding in an imaginative, non-judgemental space
- Interpret communication through body language and sensory cues
Your Responsibilities:
- Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups using drama-based activities
- Use creative approaches to promote communication and social interaction
- Support emotional regulation and independence through expressive arts
- Work alongside teachers, therapists, and SENCOs to deliver individual plans
- Contribute to a calm, safe, and engaging learning environment
- Assist with personal care where required (full training provided)
Who We're Looking For:
No school experience required - your creativity, compassion, and willingness to learn matter most. 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
- Can build positive relationships through movement, expression, and play
- Are patient, calm, and resilient when challenges arise
- Are comfortable supporting with personal care when required
What's On Offer:
- Excellent daily pay (£108 per day)
- Long-term, temporary contract with stability and consistency
- Fast-track registration and flexible working options
- Access to 1000+ CPD courses via Milk Academy
- Free wellbeing resources and exclusive perks portal
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- Work with the UK's only eco-friendly education agency
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.
Learning Support Assistant – Aspiring Drama Therapist – West Drayton 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.
