Aspiring Occupational Therapist – Learning Support Assistant Maidenehad

Aspiring Occupational Therapist – Learning Support Assistant Maidenehad

Aspiring Occupational Therapist – Learning Support Assistant Maidenhead | September 2026 Start

Pay: £108 per day

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

Contract:

Full-time, Term Time Only

Are you a Psychology graduate or an experienced Learning Support Assistant looking to build a career in mental health, education, or occupational therapy?

Are you motivated to support young people facing anxiety, depression, and barriers to education, helping them re‑engage and succeed?

We are recruiting Learning Support Assistants for a specialist provision in Maidenhead, supporting students with emotionally based school avoidance, SEMH needs, and complex emotional challenges.

This setting supports young people who have struggled in mainstream education due to:

• Anxiety and depression
• Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)
• Trauma and negative school experiences
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

Your role will focus on rebuilding confidence, trust, and emotional safety, enabling students to gradually return to learning in a structured and supportive environment.

You’ll work in a small, nurturing setting with a strong focus on:

• Emotional regulation
• Relationship building
• Personalised learning approaches

We are recruiting for multiple intakes:

• June / July 2026
• September 2026 (new academic year intake) – This is the only start date currently available.

Early application is recommended to secure your preferred start date.

This position is perfect for aspiring:

• Occupational Therapists
• Educational or Clinical Psychologists
• Mental Health Practitioners or Therapists
• Youth Justice or Criminal Justice professionals
• Probation Officers
• Social Workers or Safeguarding professionals

You will gain hands‑on experience in:

• Supporting young people with anxiety and depression
• Understanding behaviour linked to trauma and emotional needs
• Working with students at risk of exclusion or disengagement
• Building trust with vulnerable and hard‑to‑reach learners
• Applying trauma‑informed and person‑centred approaches

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
• Helping students manage anxiety, low mood, and school avoidance
• Building consistent, positive relationships with young people
• Supporting emotional regulation and confidence building
• Encouraging engagement in learning and daily routines
• Working closely with staff and external professionals
• Promoting independence, resilience, and life skills

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are a Psychology graduate or have relevant experience in care, youth work, or support roles
• Have a genuine interest in mental health, education, or occupational therapy
• Are patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent
• Have strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Understand how anxiety and depression impact behaviour and learning

No school‑based experience is required — your attitude, empathy, and willingness to learn are what matter most.

Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

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.