Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant Slough
Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant (Knife Crime & Gang Prevention Focus)
Location: Slough
Start Date: 10th or 17th November 2025
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Pay: £101.40 per day
Contract Type: Full-time
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Are you passionate about preventing youth violence, reducing knife crime, or supporting young people vulnerable to gang influence?
This role is designed for graduates who want to gain frontline experience working with pupils who may be on the periphery of the youth justice system.
Join a specialist SEMH and SEN provision in Slough supporting young people who are neurodivergent, at risk of school exclusion, or vulnerable to unsafe peer groups and exploitation. You will provide consistency, boundaries, and positive role-modelling to help students make safer decisions and build a future free from crime.
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As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:
1. Support students with additional needs including autism, SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health), PDA, and speech & language communication differences.
2. Work with pupils who may be at risk of knife crime involvement, exploitation, or gang affiliation.
3. Use restorative and trauma-informed approaches to build trust, emotional regulation, and resilience.
4. Help students develop safer peer relationships and strengthen decision-making skills.
5. Be a calm, reliable adult who champions safeguarding and early intervention.
This role is ideal for graduates pursuing careers in:
6. Youth Justice / Probation and Rehabilitation Services
7. Knife Crime & Gang Intervention / Early Intervention Teams
8. Social Work, Youth Work, Family Support
9. Criminology / Behavioural or Educational Psychology
10. Prison, Court, or Community Outreach Services
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
11. Delivering 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEN, SEMH, and autism.
12. Assisting with behaviour regulation strategies tailored to individual needs.
13. Reinforcing personalised learning plans focused on emotional literacy, boundaries, and safe conflict resolution.
14. Coaching pupils on skills that reduce risk—such as emotional control, social problem-solving, and understanding consequences.
15. Working collaboratively with safeguarding leads, teachers, and external agencies to track progress and monitor risk indicators.
16. Receiving full training in de-escalation, restorative practice, and trauma-informed strategies.
Who We’re Looking For:
17. Graduates in Criminology, Psychology, Education, Sociology, Social Sciences, or related fields.
18. Compassionate communicators passionate about reducing youth violence and supporting vulnerable young people.
19. Individuals who believe in early intervention, second chances, and rehabilitation.
20. Previous experience with youth work, mentoring, sports coaching, or outreach is beneficial but not essential.
What You’ll Need:
21. A proactive and calm approach, with the ability to build rapport quickly.
22. A commitment to relational, restorative practice — not punitive discipline.
23. An Enhanced DBS check on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
Start a Career That Makes an Impact
This isn’t just classroom support — it’s targeted intervention.
You’ll have the opportunity to help young people step away from risky behaviour, make safer choices, and see themselves beyond the label of “at risk.”
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How to Apply:
To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining:
24. Your career goals within youth justice or gang/knife crime intervention
25. Why working with vulnerable and neurodivergent young people matters to you
Trial days available throughout November | Full-time roles begin 10th or 17th November 2025
Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant Slough – Education and Training – Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant Slough
Education & Training | Youth Justice | Knife Crime Prevention | Gang Intervention | SEMH | Neurodiversity | Graduate Opportunity | Slough