Learning Support Assistant – Aspiring Drama Therapist
Location: Slough
Start Date: 12th January
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:45pm (term time only)
Pay: £101.40 per day
Trial / observation days available
Learning Support Assistant – Aspiring Drama Therapist – Education and Training
Use creativity to help young people find their voice.
Are you a Drama graduate or aspiring Drama Therapist who believes in the power of expression and movement?
This specialist school in Slough supports pupils with complex needs, including autism, physical disabilities, sensory differences and communication needs. Many students use alternative or non-verbal communication, and the school is looking for Learning Support Assistants who are empathetic, patient, and excited to connect in ways that go beyond spoken language.
In this role, creativity truly becomes a language.
Why this role suits Drama graduates
Pupils at the school often communicate through:
- Movement and gesture
- Visual and sensory cues
- Non-verbal or reduced-verbal expression
Your background in drama, performance or creative arts means you can:
- Build trust through play, mirroring and expression
- Encourage engagement using improvisation, role-play and creative prompts
- Support emotional understanding in a safe, imaginative space
You’ll learn to interpret communication through body language, AAC, symbols, Makaton or sensory resources—helping each student feel heard and understood.
Your responsibilities
- Support pupils 1 : 1 or in small groups
- Use drama-based approaches to promote communication and social interaction
- Support emotional regulation and independence through creative activities
- Follow individual learning and therapy plans with teachers and therapists
- Contribute to a calm, safe and engaging learning environment
- Assist with personal care where required (full training provided)
- Sometimes, you may be the first person who truly understands how a child communicates—and that can change everything.
Who we are looking for
No prior school experience needed. Curiosity, compassion and a willingness to learn are what matter most.
We’d love to hear from you if you :
- Have a Drama / Performing Arts background or experience running creative activities
- Are interested in Drama Therapy / Creative Arts Therapy careers
- Build positive relationships through movement, expression and play
- Stay patient, calm and resilient when challenges arise
- Are comfortable supporting with personal care when needed
What’s in it for you
- Excellent daily pay
- Fast-track registration
- Flexible working options
- Access to 1000+ discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy
- Free wellbeing resources
- Exclusive perks and discount portal
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
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If you are compassionate, imaginative, and excited to use creativity as a bridge to communication, we would love to speak with you.
