Graduate Learning Support Assistant – Mainstream & SEN Schools

Graduate Learning Support Assistant –Mainstream&SEN Schools

Location:

Slough | Salary:
From £108 per day

Are you looking for a role where you can protect and inspire vulnerable young people while building a career in Youth Justice, Social Care or County Lines Prevention? This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference. I’m Farhad, and I am personally recruiting for this role in Slough.

This is not a standard classroom support position. You will be working with primary and secondary aged pupils (5–16) who need a mentor, role model and trusted adult to guide them through difficult circumstances.

Many of these young people face challenges linked to:

• County Lines exploitation
• Gang involvement
• Social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs such as ADHD, trauma and anxiety

Your role will be vital in helping them regulate emotions, build resilience and make positive life choices.

• Build meaningful and trusting relationships with pupils
• Use restorative approaches to encourage safe decision‑making
• Provide targeted support in small class groups (4–12 pupils)
• Play a key role in protecting young people from criminal exploitation

• Graduates in Criminology, Psychology, Youth Work or similar subjects (or those with relevant experience)
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and supporting vulnerable young people
• Empathy, patience and resilience when managing challenging behaviour
• Previous experience with at‑risk youth is desirable, but full training will be provided

• Specialist training in County Lines prevention, trauma‑informed care and restorative practices
• Career‑building experience for roles in Youth Justice, Social Work or Advocacy
• Support and guidance from a dedicated school environment
• The opportunity to make a real difference in young lives every day