Aspiring Clinical Psychologist or Occupational Therapist – Non-Verbal Intervention – Learning Support Assistant – Hillingdon
Location: Hillingdon, Greater LondonStart Date: 7th September 2026Pay: £108 per day | Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-3:30pm | Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Aspiring Clinical Psychologist or OT – Non-Verbal LSA – Hillingdon – 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 Hillingdon, 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 – Hillingdon – 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 Hillingdon
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 Hillingdon-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 – Hillingdon
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 Hillingdon 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 Hillingdon 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.
Aspiring Clinical Psychologist or Occupational Therapist – Non-Verbal Intervention – Learning Support Assistant – Hillingdon – Education and TrainingAspiring Clinical Psychologist or Occupational Therapist – Non-Verbal Intervention – Learning Support Assistant – Hillingdon
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