Location: Caterham and Surrounding areas
Contract: Term time Full-time preferred
About the Role:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Therapeutic & Enabling Learning Support Assistant to join our schools supporting learners with autism learning difficulties.
This unique role combines therapeutic support with life skills development, providing personalised guidance to help learners develop communication, independence, emotional regulation, and confidence. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and families to create nurturing, structured, and empowering learning experiences, enabling learners to thrive academically, socially, and personally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide personalised 1:1 and small-group support, embedding therapeutic approaches in daily learning
- Support communication using PECS, Makaton, or other augmentative systems
- Assist learners with sensory regulation, emotional wellbeing, and engagement in learning
- Encourage practical independence, daily living skills, and personal development
- Implement, monitor, and contribute to EHCP targets and personalised learning plans
- Collaborate closely with teachers, therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to adapt lessons and resources
- Observe, record, and celebrate learners' achievements, milestones, and progress
- Build trusting, positive relationships, acting as a consistent, supportive, and empowering presence
We're Looking For Someone Who:
- Has experience supporting learners with autism, SLD, or PMLD in educational, therapeutic, or care settings
- Understands person-centred, trauma-informed, and therapeutic approaches
- Is patient, compassionate, and confident working with complex needs
- Can work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- Has excellent observational, communication, and problem-solution skills
- Is passionate about empowering learners to achieve independence, confidence, and wellbeing
Why Work with MILK Education?
Benefits to YOU working with Milk Education:
- Excellent rates of pay
- Experience working within a school environment
- Wellbeing support
- Free CPD training
- 24/7 access to your personal consultant
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.
