Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Reading

Milk Education; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education agency is looking for a Learning Support Assistant in Reading. This role focuses on supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. Candidates should have a background in Psychology, Criminology, or relevant youth work. Responsibilities include building relationships, providing emotional support, and assisting teachers. It's a full-time, temporary-to-permanent position with attractive pay rates and training opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent pay rates

Wellbeing support

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Psychology or Criminology graduate looking for experience with vulnerable young people.
• Non-graduates with relevant youth work experience are encouraged to apply.
• Calm, patient approach with ability to de-escalate situations.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in emotional management and behaviour regulation.
• Build strong relationships with students to promote trust.
• Assist teachers in lesson delivery and ensure student engagement.

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12.08.2025

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Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Reading– Education and Training –Aspiring Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Reading

Role: Learning Support Assistant role in a specialist school for autism with associated neurodivergent needs.

–Location:Reading
–Pay:£101 to £105 per day, Monday to Friday, term time only
–Start Date: September 2025! September 3rd 2025 and September 8th onwrds
–Contract:Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30 am – 4:00 pm), Temporary to Permanent (Until the end of the Summer Term, with the opportunity to go permanent)

Are you aPsychology or Criminology graduatelooking to gain valuable experience working withvulnerable young peoplebefore pursuing a career inCriminal Justice, Youth Justice, Social Work, or Mental Health Support? This is a great role for you have aspirations in clinical psychology and occupational therapy, too.

Milk Education is recruiting for aLearning Support Assistant (LSA)to work in a specialist school supportingstudents with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, autism, and challenging behaviour. This is anexcellent opportunityto gain hands-on experience inbehaviour intervention, de-escalation techniques, and trauma-informed approaches—all of which are essential skills for a future incriminal justice or social care.

About the Role:

As anLSA, you will work with students aged4-16who struggle withemotional regulation, social skills, and engagement in learning. Many of these students have facedsignificant trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and difficulties with authority figures. Your role will focus onbuilding trust, supporting emotional well-being, and promoting positive behaviour, all while helping students develop the skills they need to reintegrate into education and society.

You will be working in a specialist primary and secondary school for children who have an EHCP for their Autism, associated conditions, speech and language and communication challenges, traumas they have suffered, anxiety and depression, associated SEN conditions.

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Key Responsibilities:
–Building strong, positive relationshipswith students to encourage trust and engagement.
–Supporting pupils in managing their emotionsand developing strategies to regulate behaviour.
–Providing academic and emotional supportin small groups or one-to-one settings.
–Working with students at risk of exclusionto help them stay engaged in education.
–Assisting teachers with lesson delivery, ensuring pupils remain focused and supported.
–Using restorative justice and trauma-informed approachesto manage behaviour and conflict resolution.
–Helping students develop key life skillsthat will support them beyond school.

What We’re Looking For in Reading:

–Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Youth & Community Work, or related fields.
–Non-graduates with relevant experience in youth work, mentoring, or social careare also encouraged to apply.
– Astrong interest in working with young peoplewho are at risk of entering the criminal justice system.

-Sincerityis key in this role, what drives you and why do you want to work with some of the most vulnerable children in society
– Acalm, patient, and resilient approach, with the ability tode-escalate challenging situations.
–Experience (voluntary or paid)working with vulnerable young people, SEMH, or youth offending (desirable but not essential—full training provided).
– A genuine passion foradvocacy, social justice, and rehabilitation.

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Why Choose This Role?

–Gain invaluable frontline experiencefor careers inCriminal Justice, Youth Work, or Social Care.
– Work with ahighly supportive teamthat prioritisesmental health and behaviour intervention.
–Make a real impactby helping young people overcome barriers and find a sense of purpose.
– Access totraining and career development opportunities.
– Opportunity forpermanent employmentafter the Summer Term.

Why Join Milk Education?

Milk Education is aneco-friendly, purpose-drivenagency committed tosupporting both schools and educatorsin making a difference. Our mission is to be themost rewardingagency to work with and for.

–Benefits to You:
–Excellent pay rates
–Wellbeing support
–Free lesson plans and resources
–24/7 access to your personal consultant
–Ongoing training and development sessions

If you’re passionate aboutsupporting vulnerable young peopleand gaining hands-on experience before entering theCriminal Justice or Social Care sector, apply today!

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