Aspiring Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant

Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Slough

Location: Slough
Setting: SEN School (non-verbal children)
Start Dates: July 2026 & September 2026 (trials/observations starting now)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:45pm (term time only)
Pay: £108 per day

We are recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a specialist SEN school in Slough supporting non-verbal children with complex needs. This role offers valuable, hands‑on experience working alongside Occupational Therapists (OTs), Speech and Language Therapists (SALTs), and Art Therapists in a dedicated SEN setting.

Working as a Learning Support Assistant in a non‑verbal SEN setting is exceptional practical experience and strong preparation for future roles within psychology, therapy, and mental health. You will work directly alongside:

• Speech and Language Therapists (SALTs) – supporting communication strategies, AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), and language development
• Occupational Therapists (OTs) – supporting sensory integration, fine motor skills, and daily living activities
• Art Therapists – using creative expression to support emotional regulation and non‑verbal communication

This gives you rare, frontline exposure to a multidisciplinary therapeutic team – ideal for anyone considering a career in clinical psychology, educational psychology, speech therapy, occupational therapy, or art therapy.

Your goal is to:

• Help non‑verbal children communicate and regulate their emotions
• Support access to therapy‑led interventions
• Raise attainment through tailored, sensory‑friendly approaches
• Provide a safe, predictable, and supportive environment
• Encourage confidence, resilience, and emotional growth
• Reinforce that every child can communicate – in their own way

• Supporting non‑verbal pupils on a 1:1 or small‑group basis
• Working alongside SALTs, OTs, and Art Therapists to deliver therapeutic activities
• Using AAC, PECS, Makaton, or visual supports to aid communication
• Helping students manage sensory overload and emotional triggers
• Supporting engagement in lessons and therapy sessions
• Using calm, consistent approaches to regulate behaviour
• Encouraging independence, routine, and confidence
• Acting as a positive role model for emotional regulation and resilience

• A degree in Psychology (or a related field such as Speech Therapy, OT, or Art Therapy)
• A strong interest in non‑verbal communication, autism, or child development
• Emotional resilience and a calm, patient approach
• The ability to build rapport without relying on spoken language
• A genuine desire to support non‑verbal children and their families
• An interest in pursuing a career in psychology, SALT, OT, art therapy, or SEN education

You do not need direct school experience – your empathy, consistency, and motivation to support young people are what matter most. Full training is provided, including introduction to PECS, Makaton, and sensory regulation strategies.

• £108 per day
• Fast‑track registration
• July & September 2026 start dates – trials starting now
• Access to 1000+ CPD courses (including communication and autism training)
• Free wellbeing resources
• Discount and perks platform
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunity to work alongside SALTs, OTs, and Art Therapists in a specialist SEN school in Slough

If you want to make a real impact by helping non‑verbal children communicate, regulate, and thrive – while gaining direct experience alongside speech therapists, occupational therapists, and art therapists – we’d love to hear from you.

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.