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Aspiring Family Support Worker Reading – Learning Support Assistant
Learning Support Assistant role in a specialist SEMH school in Reading
- Location: Reading- Salary: £95 per day- Start Date: Immediate- Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30 am – 3:30 pm), Term Time Only- Duration: Until the end of the academic year, with potential for a permanent role
Are you a Youth & Community graduate, Psychology or Criminology graduate, or someone passionate about family support and safeguarding vulnerable young people? Do you want hands-on experience working with children who have experienced trauma, face mental health challenges, or are at risk of exploitation?
Milk Education is recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) role in a specialist school in Reading, supporting vulnerable children with an EHCP for their mental health. These children have often been exposed to trauma and may be at risk of manipulation or county lines involvement. The school takes a restorative, nurturing approach, focusing on building trust before academic progress – connecting before content.
This role is an excellent stepping stone for aspiring Family Support Workers, Youth Workers, Social Workers, or those interested in safeguarding, psychology, or criminal justice.
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What You’ll Be Doing:
- Building strong, trusting relationships with students to provide emotional and academic support.
- Supporting children who have experienced trauma, social exclusion, or difficult home environments.
- Implementing restorative practices to help pupils develop positive coping strategies.
- De-escalating challenging behaviours using therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches.
- Assisting teachers in delivering structured, inclusive lessons tailored to emotional needs.
- Encouraging resilience, independence, and social skills to help pupils re-engage with education.
- Working with therapists, pastoral staff, and safeguarding teams to ensure children receive the right interventions.
What We’re Looking For:
- Graduates in Youth & Community Work, Psychology, Criminology, Social Work, or related fields.
- Aspiring Family Support Workers, Youth Workers, Social Workers, or Safeguarding Officers.
- Individuals with a deep understanding of trauma, vulnerability, and mental health challenges.
- Understanding – Knowing your own why and sincerity base is incredibly important,
- Those who can offer empathy, patience, and a restorative approach to working with children.
- Candidates with experience (voluntary or paid) working with young people in challenging circumstances (desirable but not essential – training provided).
Why This Role?
- Gain direct experience supporting at-risk and vulnerable children before progressing into family support or social care.
- Learn how to implement restorative justice and trauma-informed practices in an educational setting.
- Work in a supportive school environment that values mental health, emotional resilience, and holistic child development.
- Access specialist training and mentoring to develop your career in youth and family support.
- Opportunity to secure a permanent role for the right candidate.
Why Join Milk Education?
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Milk Education is a people-focused, purpose-driven agency, dedicated to helping aspiring professionals gain meaningful experience in education and social care.
- Excellent pay rates
- Specialist training & CPD opportunities
- Wellbeing support and career coaching
- 24/7 access to your personal consultant
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
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This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people while building your future in family support, youth justice, or social care.
- Apply today and take your first step towards a rewarding and impactful career!
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