Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant Oxford
Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant Oxford
Location: Oxford
Start Date: 6th October 2025
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Pay: £101.40 per day
Contract Type: Full-time
Graduate Learning Support Assistant Role – Oxford
Are you an aspiring Criminal Justice Officer, Youth Worker, or Social Care professional looking to build hands-on experience in a trauma-informed educational setting?
This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to support young people who are neurodivergent, at risk of exclusion, or disengaged from mainstream education. Join a specialist provision in Oxford as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA), and make a tangible difference in the lives of students who need structured, compassionate support.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:
1. Support pupils with additional needs including autism (ranging from low to high support), PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), and speech and language communication differences
2. Work with young people who may be at risk of exclusion, disengagement, or involvement with the youth justice system
3. Use neurodiversity-informed strategies to reduce anxiety, build predictable routines, and scaffold emotional regulation and communication
4. Promote emotional resilience, self-awareness, and healthy peer relationships
5. Be a consistent, trusted adult in a trauma-informed, restorative environment
This role is ideal for those pursuing careers in:
6. Youth Justice or Probation Services
7. Behavioural or Educational Psychology
8. Social Work or Family Support
9. Prison, Court, or Community Rehabilitation Services
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
10. Providing structured 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN, SEMH, and autism spectrum conditions
11. Implementing behaviour and sensory regulation strategies tailored to each learner’s neurocognitive profile
12. Supporting personalised learning plans based on both emotional development and academic goals
13. Helping pupils develop executive functioning, social reasoning, and essential life skills
14. Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and families to track progress and adapt interventions
15. Participating in de-escalation and relational behaviour support (full training provided)
Who We’re Looking For:
16. Graduates in Criminology, Psychology, Education, Social Sciences, or Humanities
17. Future professionals passionate about safeguarding, social justice, rehabilitation, or education reform
18. Empathetic, open-minded communicators with a genuine interest in neurodiversity and inclusion
19. Individuals eager to learn about autistic identity, sensory processing, and non-verbal communication
20. Those with previous experience in education, care, or youth services are especially welcome – though not essential
What You’ll Need:
21. A positive, flexible attitude and the ability to build rapport quickly
22. A willingness to engage with restorative, trauma-informed, and inclusive approaches
23. An Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one
Start Building a Career That Matters
This role is more than a job – it’s a platform to drive meaningful change and advocate for young people whose voices often go unheard. You’ll gain valuable experience relevant to youth work, social care, education policy, and the criminal justice sector.
How to Apply:
To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter explaining your interest in youth justice and supporting neurodivergent learners.
Trial days available from September | Full-time roles start 6th October 2025
Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant Oxford – Education and Training
Education and Training | Youth Justice | Behaviour Support | Neurodiversity | SEMH | Graduate Role