Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer Slough

Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer Slough - Learning Support AssistantLocation: SloughSalary: From £95 per dayJob Type: Full-time

Are you passionate about advocating for vulnerable children and gaining hands-on experience in a restorative, child-centred environment?

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Milk Education is excited to offer a unique opportunity for aspiring Criminal Justice Officers to work as Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) in an Alternative Provision and Specialist SEN school in Slough. This role is perfect for those looking to build a strong foundation in Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) education while pursuing careers in Youth Justice, Criminal Justice, or Social Care.

The school's ethos, "Connect Before Content," prioritises building meaningful relationships with pupils as the cornerstone of their academic and emotional success. You will work closely with children aged 4-18 who face significant challenges, including ADHD, ADD, extreme anxiety, and complex social and emotional needs.

Your role will involve:

• Building trust and rapport with students to help them regulate their emotions and improve academic progress.
• Using restorative approaches to help children overcome barriers to learning and develop positive behaviours.
• Supporting children with personal challenges, such as low stress tolerance and severe anxiety, through empathy and care.
• Assisting in small classrooms of 4-12 students, tailoring support to individual needs.
• Helping students reintegrate into education and the wider community, empowering them to achieve their potential.

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• Advocate for children with SEMH needs, promoting their emotional and academic development.
• Build strong, restorative relationships to foster trust and engagement.
• Collaborate with therapists and school staff to deliver holistic, therapeutic interventions.
• Celebrate small successes and milestones, recognising the importance of every step forward.
• Support students in developing resilience and coping strategies in a safe, nurturing environment.

• Graduates in Criminology, Psychology, Youth and Community, or related fields (non-graduates with relevant experience are also encouraged to apply).
• A genuine passion for working with vulnerable children and advocating for their needs.
• A calm, empathetic, and proactive approach to addressing challenging behaviours.
• A strong commitment to restorative practices and building connections before academic content.
• Experience working with vulnerable children or young people (desirable but not essential - training provided).

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 partner with Make Life Kind Charity to bring inspiring speakers into schools. If you're passionate about empowering young people to tackle sensitive topics, we'd love for you to join us in our mission to Make Life Kind!

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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