Aspiring Clinical Psychologist or OT – Non-Verbal Intervention - Learning Support Assistant – Maidenhead

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire
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 – Maidenhead – Education & Training

Are you a Psychology graduate aspiring to Clinical Psychology or Occupational Therapy? Want hands-on experience using non-verbal communication, sensory regulation, and trauma-informed practice to support young people who have struggled in mainstream education?

We are recruiting Learning Support Assistants for a specialist provision in Maidenhead, supporting students aged 5–16 with SEMH needs, emotionally based school avoidance, and complex trauma. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of clinical psychology, occupational therapy, and non-verbal intervention.

The Role – Non-Verbal & Sensory Focus

You will support students 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 strategies (gesture, PECS, Makaton)

• Supporting fine and gross motor skills (OT-informed activities)

• Building trust through calm, predictable interactions

• Collaborating with Clinical Psychologists, OTs, and Speech Therapists in Maidenhead

Why This Role is Ideal for Aspiring Clinical Psychologists & OTs

You will gain direct experience in:

• Non-verbal communication for engagement and regulation

• Sensory integration and its impact on behaviour

• Trauma-informed, person-centred practice

• Observing therapeutic interventions led by qualified clinicians

• Multi-agency working with Maidenhead health and community services

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 progress for clinical feedback

• Supporting students to re-engage with learning through trust and consistency

• Engaging with the local Maidenhead community to build 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 Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead.

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