Aspiring Gang Prevention Worker – Learning Support Assistant
Location: Wokingham
Salary: From £108 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?

Aspiring Gang Prevention Worker – Learning Support Assistant

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.

About the Role:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

What We’re Looking For:

• 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).

Why Join Milk Education?

• 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.

How to Apply:

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.

Start your journey as an aspiring Gang Prevention Worker and help vulnerable young people build brighter futures.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed-term contract, Temp to perm, Graduate
Contract Length: 12 months
Pay: £108-£115.00 per day

Why choose Milk Education?

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.

Aspiring Gang Prevention Worker – Learning Support Assistant

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines

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