Aspiring Youth Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant Haringey
Aspiring Youth Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant Haringey
Trials start: July 2026 | Long-term placements start: September 2026
Pay: £108 per day
Location: Haringey
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:45pm, term time only
Training: Full education, training, and CPD provided
Are you a criminology, psychology, or sociology graduate looking for the perfect role to launch your career in youth justice? This Learning Support Assistant position in Haringey is an ideal opportunity to gain substantial hands-on experience working with vulnerable young people, including autistic students, in a secondary school and alternative provision setting.
You will be supporting students who face complex barriers to learning, including social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, challenging behaviour, and involvement with the criminal justice system. A key part of this role is advocating for autistic students – ensuring their communication styles, sensory needs, and distress behaviours are understood as needs, not offences.
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Why this role is ideal for an Aspiring Youth Justice Officer
This Learning Support Assistant role within a secondary school and alternative provision offers the opportunity to:
Advocate for autistic students – ensuring reasonable adjustments, sensory breaks, and communication supports are in place before behaviour is misinterpreted as non-compliant or confrontationalUnderstand how unmet autism-related needs can escalate into criminalised behaviour, especially when young people are unable to self-advocate or become overwhelmedGain in-depth experience supporting vulnerable young people on an individual and small-group basis, developing understanding of factors leading to youth offending, including ACEs, SEMH needs, and undiagnosed or unsupported autismApply restorative and behavioural principles – observing and participating in restorative justice approaches, de-escalation techniques, and positive behaviour support strategiesWork with a multi-agency team, including teachers, pastoral staff, SENCOs, social care, and youth offending teams (YOTs), while actively championing the needs of autistic students within those discussionsBuild core professional skills for youth justice, including rapport-building with hard-to-reach young people, boundary setting, risk assessment, reflective practice, and professional report writing – with a specialist focus on neurodiversity-informed practiceMake a real difference by supporting young people’s personal development, reducing barriers to education, and helping steer them away from the justice system through early advocacy and understandingCandidate profile
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
A strong academic background in criminology, psychology, sociology, or a related discipline, with a clear interest in youth justice, offending behaviour, or social careAn understanding of autism and neurodiversity – and a willingness to advocate for autistic students in educational and behavioural settingsPrevious experience supporting children or young people, particularly those with challenging behaviour, SEMH needs, or autism (desirable but not essential)A resilient, patient, and empathetic approach, with the ability to remain calm in challenging situationsExcellent communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with young people who may be disengaged or mistrustful of authorityA genuine commitment to helping young people make positive changes and access better opportunitiesA proactive, reflective attitude and a willingness to learn within a specialist settingBenefits to YOU
Excellent rates of pay – £108 per daySpeedy registration process with fast-track complianceFlexible working days and hours to suit your schedule (term time only)5-star rated agency with over 3,000 reviews across Google and FacebookExclusive partnerships with schools and trusts in HaringeyFREE access to our Perks Portal, offering discounts similar to the Blue Light CardAccess to 1,000+ accredited and discounted CPD courses through Milk AcademyFREE PSHE lesson plans and classroom resources, created by qualified teachersFREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, including CPD and fitness modulesSchool Preparation Pack to support you ahead of your placements24/7 support from your dedicated personal consultantAccess to our Unbottled programme, bringing lived-experience speakers into schools to cover topics such as mental health, discrimination, and exploitationJoin the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agencyThis role is more than just a job – it is a valuable stepping stone for aspiring youth justice officers and allied professionals, providing practical, front-line experience that directly supports your long-term professional development. By embedding advocacy for autistic students into your practice, you will leave this role with a rare and highly relevant skill set for youth justice, probation, policing, social work, or forensic psychology.
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Ready to take the next step in your youth justice career?
Click ‘Apply Now’ or get in touch for more information about this exciting opportunity in Haringey. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply immediately for July trials leading to September long-term placements.
Aspiring Youth Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant Haringey – Education and Training – Aspiring Youth Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant Haringey
Advocacy for autistic students | £108 per day | July trials | September start
