Company: EDEX - EDUCATION RECRUITMENT
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £105 - £120 per day
Therapeutic Learning Assistant - Creative Graduate PathwayGreenwich | Daily Rate £105-£115 | Term-Time Only | September 2025 Start
Are you a creative, emotionally intelligent graduate with aspirations to become a therapist - in art therapy, drama therapy, play therapy, or counselling?
A forward-thinking, inclusive primary school in Greenwich is seeking a Therapeutic Learning Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and social-emotional challenges through imaginative, therapeutic approaches. Starting September 2025, this full-time, term-time role offers a fantastic launchpad into therapeutic and mental health careers.
You'll work alongside teachers, SENCOs, and external specialists to deliver nurturing, creative interventions that make a lasting impact on children's confidence, communication, and emotional wellbeing.
Role Summary - Therapeutic Learning Assistant -
Full-time, term-time role from September 2025 - July 2026
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Work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils with Autism, SLCN, and emotional regulation needs
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Use drama, music, art, or play to support therapeutic and learning goals
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Contribute to a compassionate, inclusive learning environment
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Collaborate closely with staff and therapists on targeted support plans
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£105-£115 per day, depending on experience and qualifications
Person Specification -
Degree in Art, Drama, Music, Psychology, Education, or related discipline
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Passionate about child development and creative therapeutic approaches
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Emotionally attuned, patient, and highly engaging
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Experience working with children or vulnerable groups is desirable
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills
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A future therapist, counsellor, SEN teacher, or wellbeing professional in the making
School Overview -
"Good" Ofsted rating with a strong culture of inclusion and wellbeing
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Highly supportive leadership and SEN team
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Creative curriculum that promotes emotional literacy and self-expression
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On-site therapy and mental health initiatives
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Purpose-built spaces for sensory and expressive activities
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Excellent transport links
If you're a creative graduate looking to gain hands-on therapeutic experience in a setting that values expression, empathy, and inclusion - this role is made for you.
Apply today by sending your CV to Alex at EdEx. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 24 hours.
Therapeutic Learning Assistant - Creative Graduate PathwayGreenwich | £105-£115 per day | Term-Time Only | Sept 2025 Start
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