Location: Reading
Setting: Specialist Alternative Provision (11–19)
Contract: Term time | Full-time preferred

About the Role

We are seeking a SEMH Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist alternative provision supporting learners with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

This role focuses on helping young people develop resilience, emotional regulation, and practical life skills to thrive in school and beyond. You will provide classroom support, deliver targeted interventions, and mentor learners to build confidence, engagement, and positive decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support learners in-class and through 1:1 or small-group sessions

• Deliver interventions focused on resilience, emotional regulation, and personal development

• Encourage positive decision-making and goal-setting

• Contribute to EHCP targets and personalised learning plans

• Monitor wellbeing and engagement, escalating concerns as needed

• Act as a stable, positive role model for students

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience supporting SEMH learners or alternative provision settings

• Understands trauma-informed approaches and restorative practice

• Can manage challenging behaviour calmly and consistently

• Is passionate about mentoring, life skills, and youth empowerment

• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills

Benefits to YOU:

- Excellent rates of pay!
- Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance.
- Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
- 5-Star rated with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook!
- Exclusive school & trust partnerships.
- Access to our FREE Perks Portal – exclusive discounts (our version of the Blue Light Card).
- 1000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses via Milk Academy.
- FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
- FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook & access to our wellbeing hub.
- School Preparation Pack – be ready for your school placements!
- 24/7 support from your personal consultant.
- Our *Unbottled* division brings lived-experience speakers into schools.
- We’re located across England & North Wales with 9 offices!
- Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency!

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.

We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

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DBS on the Update Service is desirable. Training and ongoing CPD provided.

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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