Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist – Learning Support Assistant Maidenhead

Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist – Learning Support Assistant Maidenhead Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist – Learning Support Assistant Maidenhead Location: Maidenhead Salary: £101 – £110 per day Start Date: January Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only (Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 3:45 pm) “Love and attainment need no words.” Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist – Learning Support Assistant Maidenhead – Education and Training – Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist – Learning Support Assistant Maidenhead Are you passionate about helping non-verbal children find their voice? Do you want to be part of a specialist setting that prioritises alternative communication methods like PECS, Makaton, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) strategies? Milk Education is recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) and Learning Mentor to join a specialist SEN school in Maidenhead, supporting autistic children with social communication and engagement needs. This role is ideal for those aspiring to become Speech and Language Therapists (SPLCN Therapists), Music Therapists, or professionals in creative and therapeutic fields. Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist – Learning Support Assistant Maidenhead – Education and Training – Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist – Learning Support Assistant Maidenhead The Role Supporting non-verbal and minimally verbal pupils in understanding and expressing themselves. Implementing communication techniques such as PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System), Makaton, visual timetables, and AAC apps. Encouraging social engagement and peer interactions, helping children navigate social spaces in their own way. Working in structured and sensory-friendly environments, using tools like cork boards, visual prompts, and predictable routines. Advocating for pupils’ voices and choices, ensuring their needs, preferences, and emotions are acknowledged and understood. Observing and responding to Echolalia (both immediate and delayed), supporting how children process and use language through repetition. Assisting with emotional regulation, helping children communicate in ways that feel safe and comfortable. Collaborating with Speech and Language Therapists, gaining first-hand experience of intervention strategies. Providing early support and communication interventions while children are waiting for formal speech and language therapy. Building trust before content, creating a safe space where children feel valued, heard, and empowered to communicate. What We’re Looking For Graduates or career changers in Psychology, English, Speech and Language Therapy, Music Therapy, Linguistics, Education, or related fields. Individuals who value communication in all forms — verbal, non-verbal, symbolic, and gestural. A patient, adaptable, and compassionate approach, with an understanding that social communication does not always follow typical patterns. A genuine passion for inclusion, neurodiversity, and child-centred learning. A willingness to learn, observe, and grow, supporting children in their unique ways of expressing themselves. Commitment to a long-term role, ensuring consistency and stability for both you and the pupils. Why This Role? Work directly with Speech and Language Therapists, gaining real-world experience in communication support. Learn to implement PECS, Makaton, and AAC techniques — essential for careers in speech therapy and special education. See communication breakthroughs first-hand, helping children regulate their emotions through expression. Gain practical experience in a therapeutic school setting, ideal for those considering a future in speech therapy, creative therapies, or SEN education. Opportunity for a permanent position following successful completion of the academic year. Why Choose Milk Education? Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist – Learning Support Assistant Maidenhead – Education and Training – Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist – Learning Support Assistant Maidenhead Milk Education is a purpose-driven teaching agency focused on putting educators first. We are committed to supporting inclusive schools and helping passionate individuals build careers where they can truly make a difference. We partner with schools across the UK to ensure that every child — verbal or non-verbal — is heard, supported, and understood. Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist – Learning Support Assistant Maidenhead Education and training opportunity – nurturing communication, compassion, and connection. Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist – Learning Support Assistant Maidenhead – Education and Training