Aspiring Gang Prevention Worker – Learning Support Assistant

Aspiring Gang Prevention Worker – Learning Support Assistant
Location: Reading
Salary: From £101.40 per day
Job Type: Full-time

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and helping them overcome challenges in a restorative, child-centred environment?

Milk Education is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for individuals aspiring to work in gang prevention and intervention. Join our team as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) in an Alternative Provision and Specialist SEN school in Reading. This role is ideal for those aiming to build a career in Youth Justice, Gang Prevention, or Social Care while working with young people who face significant challenges.

This unique role focuses on building strong, trusting relationships with students aged 11-18. These young people may be at risk of gang involvement, exploitation, or facing social and emotional difficulties, including ADHD, anxiety, and trauma.

You will:

• Build Trust and Relationships: Foster meaningful connections with students to help them regulate emotions and make positive life choices.
• Promote Positive Behaviours: Use restorative approaches to address barriers to learning and help students develop constructive coping strategies.
• Support Individual Needs: Work in small classes of 4-12 students, tailoring interventions to meet each young person’s needs.
• Empower Change: Assist students in reintegrating into education and their communities, reducing risks of gang involvement.

• Act as a role model and advocate for students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Use restorative and trauma-informed practices to help students navigate challenging circumstances.
• Work collaboratively with school staff and therapists to implement holistic interventions.
• Celebrate progress and encourage resilience, focusing on small but significant milestones.

• Qualifications: Graduates in Criminology, Psychology, Youth Work, or related fields are encouraged to apply (non-graduates with relevant experience are also welcome).
• Passion: A genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable young people and promoting positive change.
• Empathy: A calm, proactive, and restorative approach to managing challenging behaviours.
• Experience: Previous work with vulnerable young people or those at risk of gang involvement is desirable (training provided).

• Expert Training: Develop skills in restorative practices, trauma-informed care, and SEMH education.
• Meaningful Partnerships: Work with Make Life Kind, a charity addressing gang-related issues such as exploitation and violence.
• Career Foundation: Gain invaluable experience for careers in Youth Justice, Social Work, Advocacy, or Gang Prevention.
• Supportive Team: Join a school community committed to your professional growth and wellbeing.
• Transform Lives: Make a lasting impact on young people who need guidance, safety, and encouragement.

If you’re ready to inspire and empower young people to make positive changes, we want to hear from you. Send your CV and a short cover letter today.

Milk Education is a purpose-driven teaching supply agency, focused on putting educators first. We’re committed to finding high-quality teaching talent and supporting schools across the U.K.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.