Aspiring Clinical Psychologist or Occupational Therapist – Non-Verbal Intervention - Learning Support Assistant – Hayes

Location: Hayes, Greater London
Start Date: 7th September 2026
Pay: £108 per day | Hours: Mon–Fri, 8:30am–3:30pm | Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only

Aspiring Clinical Psychologist or OT – Non-Verbal LSA – Hayes – Education & Training

Are you a Psychology graduate with your sights set on Clinical Psychology or Occupational Therapy? Do you want to understand how non-verbal communication, sensory regulation, and trauma-informed practice can transform the lives of young people who have been failed by mainstream education?

We are recruiting Learning Support Assistants for a specialist provision in Hayes, supporting students with SEMH needs, emotionally based school avoidance, and complex trauma. This is not a typical LSA role—it is a hands-on opportunity to work at the intersection of clinical psychology, occupational therapy, and non-verbal intervention.

Aspiring Clinical Psychologist or Occupational Therapist – Non-Verbal Intervention - Learning Support Assistant – Hayes – Education and Training

The Role – Non-Verbal & Sensory Focus

You will support students aged 5–16 who present with:

• Anxiety, depression, and school avoidance
• Sensory processing difficulties
• Trauma-related communication barriers
• Autism and social interaction challenges

Your work will be grounded in non-verbal and sensory approaches, including:

• Delivering sensory regulation activities (movement breaks, deep pressure, fidget tools)
• Using visual supports (timetables, emotion cards, now/next boards)
• Implementing non-verbal communication strategies (gesture, PECS, Makaton)
• Supporting fine and gross motor skills development (OT-informed activities)
• Building trust through consistent, calm, and predictable interactions
• Collaborating with Clinical Psychologists, OTs, and Speech Therapists in Hayes

Why This Role is Ideal for Aspiring Clinical Psychologists & OTs

You will gain direct experience in:

• Non-verbal communication as a tool for engagement and regulation
• Sensory integration and its impact on behaviour and learning
• Trauma-informed, person-centred practice in a real-world setting
• Observing and supporting therapeutic interventions led by qualified clinicians
• Understanding the link between emotional dysregulation and physical/sensory needs
• Multi-agency working with Hayes-based health and community services

This role offers a rare opportunity to see how Clinical Psychology and Occupational Therapy overlap in practice—bridging mental health, sensory needs, and education.

Aspiring Clinical Psychologist or Occupational Therapist – Non-Verbal Intervention - Learning Support Assistant – Hayes

What You'll Be Doing

• 1:1 and small-group support using non-verbal and sensory resources
• Implementing sensory diets and regulation strategies under OT guidance
• Using assistive communication tools to support expressive language
• Monitoring and recording student progress for clinical feedback
• Supporting students to re-engage with learning through trust and consistency
• Engaging with the local Hayes community to build real-world confidence

What We're Looking For

• Psychology graduate (or related field) with interest in Clinical Psychology or OT
• Genuine curiosity about non-verbal communication and sensory processing
• Patient, emotionally intelligent, and resilient
• Willingness to learn PECS, Makaton, and sensory regulation (training provided)
• Commitment to supporting the Hayes community

No school experience required—your passion and potential matter most.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding. All applicants undergo thorough compliance checks in line with DfE and APSCo guidelines. Full CPD training on non-verbal tools, sensory integration, and trauma-informed practice is provided.

Apply Now for the 7th September 2026 intake in Hayes.

Aspiring Clinical Psychologist or Occupational Therapist – Non-Verbal Intervention - Learning Support Assistant – Hayes – Education and Training - Aspiring Clinical Psychologist or Occupational Therapist – Non-Verbal Intervention - Learning Support Assistant – Hayes