Aspiring Gang Prevention Worker - Learning Support Assistant

AMA Admin; Guildford; On-site; GBP 17,235 - 22,616; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking an Aspiring Gang Prevention Worker - Learning Support Assistant in Guildford. You will support students aged 11-18, building trust and promoting restorative approaches in a specialist SEN setting.

The role aims to reduce risks of gang involvement and support students’ emotional and academic development. Training is provided, with a flexible pathway into Youth Justice and Social Care careers.

Qualifications

• Graduates in Criminology, Psychology, Youth Work, or related fields encouraged to apply.
• Non-graduates with relevant experience are welcome.
• Interest in working with vulnerable young people and promoting positive change.
• Empathy and restorative approach desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build Trust and Relationships with students aged 11-18.
• Promote Positive Behaviours using restorative practices.
• Support Individual Needs in small classes (4-12 students).
• Empower Change by aiding reintegration into education and communities.

Skills

Empathy

Restorative approach

Team collaboration

Education

Criminology degree

Psychology degree

Youth Work degree

Job description

Aspiring Gang Prevention Worker - Learning Support Assistant
Location: Guildford
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 Guildford. 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.

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 Supp