Aspiring Social Worker – Learning Support Assistant

Aspiring Social Worker – Learning Support Assistant Maidenhead

Start Date :
January 2026

Pay : £101.40 per day

Hours : 8:30am – 3:45pm (Monday–Friday, Term Time Only)

Location :
Maidenhead, Berkshire

Trial / Observation Days Available

Aspiring Social Worker – Learning Support Assistant Maidenhead – Education and Training

Are you an aspiring Social Worker who is passionate about safeguarding, advocacy, and supporting vulnerable children and families?

Are you looking for a role that gives you direct, practical experience before applying for Social Work training or a frontline support role?

This Learning Support Assistant position places you at the heart of a specialist education setting in Maidenhead , working closely with children and young people with autism, communication differences, sensory needs and learning disabilities. You will support them throughout the school day — helping them access learning, regulate emotions, build independence, and feel safe.

Why This Role Is Perfect for Aspiring Social Workers

This role offers direct experience mirroring core duties in social work, such as :

• Safeguarding and advocating for vulnerable young people
• Understanding behaviour through trauma-informed and person-centred approaches
• Building trust, rapport and maintaining professional boundaries
• Keeping accurate notes and sharing observations with a multi-disciplinary team

You will learn what it means to support a child holistically — academically, socially and emotionally.

This role also helps you determine whether the social work pathway is right for you by giving real exposure to :

• Challenging behaviour and complex needs
• Emotional regulation strategies
• Communication with families and external agencies
• The realities of supporting vulnerable young people daily

You will leave with clarity and experience that strengthens future applications.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will :

Support pupils 1 : 1 and in small groups, helping them access learning and social opportunities

Use positive and trauma-informed strategies to support emotional regulation

Assist with personal care, sensory needs and mobility when required (training provided)

Implement individual support plans developed by teachers and therapy teams

Observe behaviour patterns and communicate concerns appropriately — developing safeguarding awareness

Help create an environment where young people feel safe, respected and empowered

Skills That Strengthen Your Social Work Applications Social Work Skill

How This Role Develops It Safeguarding & risk awareness

• Spotting changes in behaviour and reporting to senior staff
• Building trusting relationships
• Developing rapport while maintaining professional boundaries
• Advocacy skills
• Encouraging autonomy and ensuring each pupil’s voice is heard
• Multi-agency teamwork
• Working with teachers, therapists, social care and families
• Resilience & emotional intelligence

Supporting challenging behaviour with patience and empathy

These are the types of examples social work programmes and employers actively look for in interviews and personal statements.

We’d Love to Hear From You If You Have :

• Experience in care, youth work, SEN or supporting vulnerable individuals (voluntary or paid)
• A passion for advocating for others and making a meaningful impact
• Patience, empathy and emotional resilience
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine interest in social care, children’s services or SEND pathways
• No previous SEN experience is required — full training is provided.

Benefits to YOU :

• Excellent rates of pay
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance
• Flexible days and working hours
• 5-Star rated with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook
• Exclusive school & trust partnerships
• Access to our FREE Perks Portal (our own version of the Blue Light Card)
• Progress your career with 1000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources
• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook + access to our wellbeing hub
• School Preparation Pack – fully prepared before placement
• 24 / 7 support from your personal consultant
• Access to our Unbottled division delivering powerful lived-experience talks in schools
• Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency

This role strengthens applications for :

Social Work Degrees

Apprenticeships

ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment)

If you are motivated, compassionate, and ready to gain real experience that will help launch your Social Work career — we would love to hear from you.

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