Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer Reading

Learning Support Assistant role in a specialist SEN school in Reading, working with children who have an EHCP for their Mental Health.  Can you keep these children safe and raise their attainment and learning levels by demonstrating the value of their education to them?

Location: Reading

Role: Learning Support Assistant role in a SEMH settingSalary: From £95 per dayJob Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday – 8:30:4pm, term time only

Are you passionate about safeguarding vulnerable young people from criminal exploitation and helping them build positive futures?

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Milk Education is offering an exciting opportunity for individuals aspiring to work in County Lines prevention and intervention. Join our team as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) in an Alternative Provision and Specialist SEN school in Reading. This role is ideal for those looking to build a career in Criminal Justice, Youth Justice, County Lines Prevention, or Social Care while working closely with young people at risk of exploitation.

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About the Role:

This role is focused on building trust with students aged 4-16 who may be vulnerable to criminal exploitation, gang involvement, or social and emotional challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, and trauma.

You will:

• Develop Trusting Relationships: Provide support and mentorship to help students regulate emotions and make safer choices.
• Promote Positive Decision-Making: Use restorative approaches to encourage resilience and deter involvement in criminal activities.
• Provide Tailored Support: Work in small classes (4-12 students), adapting interventions to address individual needs.
• Prevent Exploitation: Support reintegration into education and the wider community to reduce risks linked to County Lines activity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a role model and advocate for students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Use trauma-informed and restorative practices to guide young people through challenging circumstances.
• Collaborate with school staff, safeguarding teams, and external agencies to implement effective prevention strategies.
• Encourage personal development and celebrate progress, focusing on positive milestones.

What We’re Looking For:

• Relevant Background: Graduates in Criminology, Psychology, Youth Work, or related fields are encouraged to apply (non-graduates with relevant experience are also welcome).
• Passion for Safeguarding: A commitment to protecting vulnerable young people from exploitation and criminal activity.
• Empathy & Resilience: A calm, proactive, and restorative approach to managing challenging behaviours.
• Experience: Previous work with at-risk youth or individuals affected by gang culture and exploitation is desirable (training provided).

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How to Apply:

If you're ready to inspire and safeguard young people at risk of County Lines exploitation, we want to hear from you. Send your CV and a short cover letter today.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed-term contract, Temp to perm, Graduate

Why Choose Milk Education?

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Milk Education is a purpose-driven teaching supply agency, dedicated to placing educators first. We are committed to supporting schools across the UK in their mission to protect young people from exploitation and harm.

We proudly partner with Make Life Kind Charity to bring inspiring speakers into schools, raising awareness of County Lines and youth exploitation. If you're passionate about empowering young people to tackle these critical issues, we’d love for you to join us.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you agree to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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