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Aspiring Probation Officer Reading

Milk Education - The UK’s First Environmentally Friendly Education Recruitment Agency.
Posted 17 hours ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Salary

£95 - £105 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) in a specialist school for students with autism and related neurodivergent needs located in Reading.
  • The salary ranges from £95 to £105 per day and the role is full-time, Monday to Friday, during term time only.
  • Candidates should be graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or related fields, or have relevant experience in youth work or social care.
  • The role focuses on supporting students aged 4-16 with emotional regulation and social skills, promoting positive behavior and emotional well-being.
  • This position offers an opportunity for hands-on experience before pursuing a career in Probation, Criminal Justice, or related fields.
Aspiring Probation Officer Reading - Learning Support Assistant - Education and Training - Aspiring Probation Officer Reading - Learning Support Assistant

Role: Learning Support Assistant (LSA) in a specialist school for autism and related neurodivergent needs.

Aspiring Probation Officer Reading - Learning Support Assistant - Education and Training - Aspiring Probation Officer Reading - Learning Support Assistant

  • Location: Reading
  • Pay: £95 to £105 per day, Monday to Friday, term time only
  • Start Date: Immediate
  • Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30 am - 4:00 pm), Temporary to Permanent (until the end of the Summer Term, with the opportunity to go permanent)

Are you a Psychology or Criminology graduate looking to gain hands-on experience with vulnerable young people before starting a career in Probation, Criminal Justice, Youth Work, Social Care, or Mental Health Support? If you're considering careers in clinical psychology or occupational therapy, this is also an ideal stepping stone.

Milk Education is recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work in a specialist school supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, autism, and challenging behaviour. This role offers invaluable experience in behaviour intervention, de-escalation techniques, and trauma-informed approaches-key skills for anyone pursuing a future in criminal justice or rehabilitation.

About the Role:

As an LSA, you will support students aged 4-16 who struggle with emotional regulation, social skills, and engagement in learning. Many of these young people have experienced trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and difficulties with authority figures. Your role is to build trust, promote positive behaviour, and support their emotional well-being, helping them develop skills to reintegrate into education and society.

You will be based in a specialist primary and secondary school for children with EHCPs for autism and related conditions, including speech and language difficulties, anxiety, depression, and other SEN needs.

Aspiring Probation Officer Reading - Learning Support Assistant - Education and Training - Aspiring Probation Officer Reading - Learning Support Assistant

Key Responsibilities:
  • Building strong, positive relationships with students to encourage trust and engagement.
  • Supporting pupils in managing their emotions and behaviour through structured interventions.
  • Providing academic and emotional support in small groups or one-to-one settings.
  • Assisting students at risk of exclusion to help them stay in education.
  • Helping teachers deliver lessons while ensuring pupils remain focused and supported.
  • Using restorative justice and trauma-informed approaches to manage behaviour and conflict.
  • Encouraging students to develop key life skills for their future.
What We're Looking For:
  • Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Youth & Community Work, or related fields.
  • Non-graduates with relevant experience in youth work, mentoring, or social care are also encouraged to apply.
  • A strong interest in working with young people at risk of entering the criminal justice system.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.