Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant – Gang Prevention & Pathways

Location: Reading
Setting: Specialist Alternative Provision (KS2–KS4)
Contract: Term time | Full-time preferred

We are recruiting an Alternative Provision TA – Gang Prevention & Positive Pathways to support young people who may be vulnerable to exploitation, county lines involvement or long-term disengagement from education.

This is a proactive early‑intervention role focused on prevention, re‑engagement and future planning. You will work closely with learners to build trust, challenge risky behaviours and help them identify positive alternatives and achievable next steps.

You will be part of a safeguarding‑focused team committed to creating safe, aspirational pathways for every student.

• Provide classroom and pastoral support within a structured alternative setting

• Deliver targeted interventions around risk awareness, healthy relationships and decision‑making

• Support reintegration into mainstream education, college or vocational pathways where appropriate

• Monitor attendance, engagement and wellbeing

• Contribute to behaviour plans and personalised risk assessments

• Work collaboratively with safeguarding leads and external agencies

• Encourage aspiration, goal setting and positive identity development

• Maintain firm, fair and consistent boundaries

• Has experience working with vulnerable or hard‑to‑reach young people

• Understands contextual safeguarding, exploitation risks and youth violence prevention

• Can confidently manage and de‑escalate challenging behaviour

• Is proactive, solution‑focused and resilient

• Has strong communication skills and can build trust quickly

• Believes in prevention, second chances and long‑term positive change

Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay!
• Speedy registration process & fast‑track compliance.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• 5‑Star rated with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook!
• Exclusive school & trust partnerships.
• Access to our FREE Perks Portal – exclusive discounts (our version of the Blue Light Card).
• 1000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses via Milk Academy.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook & access to our wellbeing hub.
• School Preparation Pack – be ready for your school placements!
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant.
• Our Unbottled division brings lived‑experience speakers into schools.
• We’re located across England & North Wales with 9 offices!
• Join the UK’s only eco‑friendly education supply agency!

Why choose Milk Education
?

Milk Education is a purpose‑driven teaching supply agency focused on putting educators first. We’re committed to finding high‑quality teaching talent and supporting schools across the U.K.

We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.

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Experience in youth work, mentoring, community engagement or preventative programmes would be highly advantageous. DBS on the Update Service preferred or willingness to obtain.