Learning support assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – Guildford
Full-time | From £101.40/day
Paid trial days and short-term roles available from late July – flexible to your schedule

Are you a recent graduate passionate about criminal justice, mental health, or social care? This is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience in our local school, supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH), including ADHD, trauma, and neurodivergence.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant (LSA), you’ll:

1. Support students
2. Help students regulate emotions, build resilience, and re-engage with education
3. Use restorative practices to encourage positive behaviour
4. Work alongside therapists and staff in a holistic, trauma-informed environment

Ideal Candidates

Learning Support Assistant – Education and Training

We welcome:

5. Graduates in Criminology, Psychology, Youth Work, or Social Sciences (or non-graduates with relevant experience)
6. Individuals with a strong interest in justice, neurodiversity, and restorative care
7. Calm, empathetic communicators who value connection before content

Experience with children or young people is beneficial, but not essential—full training provided.

Why Join?

8. Build vital experience for careers in youth justice, social work, or mental health
9. Be part of a school that prioritises wellbeing and relational support
10. Immediate paid trial days available, with full-time roles starting September 2025

About Milk Education

We’re a values-driven education agency, passionate about matching people with purpose-led roles. In partnership with the Make Life Kind charity, we promote inclusion, mental health, and empathy-first education.

Learning Support Assistant – Education and Training