SEN & Therapy Support Teaching Assistant

Are you a creative graduate with aspirations to become a therapist - in art therapy, drama therapy, play therapy, or counselling?

A vibrant and inclusive primary school in Inner London (Bexley) is offering a unique opportunity for a Creative SEN Support Assistant to join their team full-time from September 2025. You'll support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and social-emotional needs through engaging, expressive, and tailored approaches.

This is an ideal stepping stone for those looking to build hands-on therapeutic experience in a setting that embraces creativity and wellbeing.

• SEN Support Assistant

• Work with children with Autism, speech & language needs, and emotional regulation difficulties

• Incorporate creativity into learning and wellbeing support

• Full-time, term-time role starting September 2025

• Based in a Bexley primary school with a strong focus on inclusion and the arts

• £105 - £115 per day (based on experience and qualifications)

• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and the SENCO to create a nurturing environment

• Degree in Art, Drama, Music, Psychology, Education, or related field

• Interest in therapeutic pathways (e.g., art/play/drama therapy, counselling)

• Creative, compassionate, and emotionally attuned

• Ability to engage children through imaginative and sensory approaches

• Team player with excellent communication skills

• Open to training and reflection, with a passion for child development

• Graded "Good" by Ofsted with exceptional pupil progress scores

• Focus on wellbeing, emotional literacy, and creative curriculum delivery

• Supportive, forward-thinking leadership team committed to inclusion

• Modern classrooms and outdoor spaces that encourage self-expression

• Located in Bexley with excellent links

• Regular CPD, with access to external therapists and school-based mental health initiatives

If you're a creative graduate looking to gain real-world experience before training as a therapist, this is a brilliant opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Send your CV to Alex at EdEx today. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 24 hours.

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