Emerging Gang-Prevention Worker & Learning Support Mentor

AMA Admin; England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a Learning Support Assistant in Reading to support students aged 11-18 in an Alternative Provision and Specialist SEN setting. You will build trust, use restorative approaches, and help pupils regulate emotions to stay engaged in education.

You will work in small groups, tailor interventions to individual needs, and collaborate with teachers and therapists to support SEMH outcomes and reduce risks related to disengagement and gang pressures.

Qualifications

• Graduates in Criminology, Psychology, Youth Work, or related fields are encouraged to apply.
• Passion for supporting vulnerable young people and promoting positive change.
• Empathy with calm, proactive and restorative approach to managing behaviours.
• Experience with vulnerable youths or at-risk individuals is desirable (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Build trust and relationships to help students regulate emotions and make positive life choices.
• Promote positive behaviours using restorative approaches to support learning.
• Support individual needs in small groups (4–12 students) with tailored interventions.
• Collaborate with school staff and therapists to implement holistic interventions.

Skills

Empathy

Restorative practices

Communication

Education

Criminology/Psychology/Youth Work

Job description

Milk Education is seeking a Learning Support Assistant in Reading to support students aged 11-18 in an Alternative Provision and Specialist SEN setting. You will build trust, use restorative approaches, and help pupils regulate emotions to stay engaged in education.

You will work in small groups, tailor interventions to individual needs, and collaborate with teachers and therapists to support SEMH outcomes and reduce risks related to disengagement and gang pressures.