Aspiring Social Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant Maidenhead
Aspiring Social Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant Maidenhead
Full-time | Term-Time | From £101.40/day | Start: January 2026
(Trial days available beforehand – successful candidates may begin immediately after trial)
Are you an aspiring Social Justice Officer looking to gain hands-on experience supporting vulnerable children and young people? This role offers a unique opportunity to develop practical skills in safeguarding, inclusion, behaviour support, early intervention, and advocacy within an Outstanding SEN school in Maidenhead.
Whether your goal is Social Justice, Youth Justice, Social Work, Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Community Advocacy, or roles supporting vulnerable young people, this position provides a highly valued real-world foundation.
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The LSA Role – Learning Support Assistant (Social Justice & Safeguarding Focus)
Monday–Friday | 8:30am–3:30pm | Term-time only
You will support pupils aged 4–11 who present with:
1. Social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs
2. Behaviour linked to trauma, adverse experiences, or unmet needs
3. Risk factors associated with exclusion, isolation, or vulnerability
4. Communication and emotional regulation difficulties
5. Neurodivergent needs, including ASD and ADHD
You will help pupils build resilience, self-regulation, and social understanding through trauma-aware, restorative, and child-centred approaches.
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Why This Role Is Transformational for Aspiring Social Justice Officers
6. Real experience supporting marginalised and vulnerable children
7. Work alongside safeguarding teams, SENCOs, behaviour specialists, and external agencies
8. Learn restorative practice, conflict de-escalation, trauma-informed support, and inclusive communication
9. Understand the early indicators of vulnerability, exclusion, and social inequality
10. Develop the skills valued in roles across social justice, advocacy, community work, and safeguarding
This Role Is Perfect For You If You Are:
11. A graduate interested in Social Justice, Social Work, Youth Work, Psychology, or community development
12. Passionate about inclusion, equality, safeguarding, and improving outcomes for vulnerable children
13. Calm, empathetic, and resilient
14. Motivated to gain hands-on experience within a supportive, structured environment
15. Interested in wellbeing-led, holistic educational settings
16. No prior SEN experience required – full training provided
What You’ll Gain
17. A paid, full-time role in a nurturing, inclusive school with strong safeguarding practice
18. Exposure to SEMH, neurodiversity, trauma-informed support, and early intervention strategies
19. Excellent CPD opportunities to accelerate your career
20. Optional trial days before January
About Milk Education
Milk Education is a values-led organisation committed to kindness, inclusion, equality, and supporting the next generation of social justice professionals, psychologists, and educators.
Benefits
21. Excellent rates of pay
22. Fast-track registration
23. Flexible working where needed
24. 5-star rated agency (3,000+ reviews)
25. Exclusive school partnerships
26. Free Perks Portal
27. Access to 1,000+ accredited CPD courses via Milk Academy
28. Free PSHE resources, wellbeing hub, and training
29. 24/7 consultant support
30. School Preparation Pack
31. Part of the UK’s only eco-friendly education agency
32. Access to lived-experience workshops via Unbottled
Apply Now
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To Apply
Send your CV and a short cover letter explaining:
33. Why you’re passionate about social justice and supporting vulnerable young people
34. How this role supports your long-term career goals
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