Aspiring Social Worker - Graduate Learning Support Assistant

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  • Maidenhead, Berkshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
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Aspiring Social Worker – Graduate Learning Support Assistant | MaidenheadKickstart your career in Social Work with this invaluable hands-on experience supporting autistic pupils in a specialist educational setting.Are you a recent graduate in Psychology, Social Sciences, Criminology, Childhood Studies or a related field, and planning to pursue a career in Social Work? This is an exceptional opportunity to gain real-world experience that directly supports your ambitions—helping you build the essential knowledge, skills, and insight that Social Work training programmes and employers are looking for.As a Graduate Learning Support Assistant in this specialist school in Maidenhead, you’ll work directly with autistic children aged 4–16, many of whom have additional communication, sensory or learning needs. This daily, frontline experience will give you a deep, practical understanding of the kind of challenges social workers support families through—equipping you with a meaningful foundation in safeguarding, trauma-informed care, and working collaboratively with external professionals.Why This Role is Perfect for Aspiring Social Workers:Gain Real, Practical Experience: Develop a robust understanding of the social, emotional, and educational needs of vulnerable children—ideal for future applications to Social Work MSc programmes or Local Authority training routes.Safeguarding & Child Protection: Work within a safe, structured, and therapeutically informed school environment where safeguarding and child-centred practice are at the heart of everything.Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate with and observe professionals such as Educational Psychologists, Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Family Support Workers—mirroring the integrated nature of Social Work.Understand Complex Needs: Learn how autism and related communication or sensory differences impact daily life—and how compassionate, consistent support can help children thrive.Develop Key Social Work Skills: Build your empathy, resilience, patience, and ability to advocate—core qualities in Social Work. Learn to navigate boundaries, professional curiosity, and person-centred care.About the School:This nurturing, specialist setting in Maidenhead supports autistic children with a range of learning and communication needs. The school prioritises consistency, structure, and therapeutic support to help every child feel safe and empowered.

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