Aspiring Gang Prevention Officer – Learning Support Assistant
Aspiring Gang Prevention Officer – Learning Support Assistant
Location: Gatwick, Surrey
Salary: From £101.40 per day
Are you passionate about safeguarding vulnerable young people from criminal exploitation and helping them build positive futures?
Aspiring Gang Prevention Officer – Learning Support Assistant – Gatwick, Surrey
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 Youth Justice, County Lines Prevention, or Social Care while working closely with young people at risk of exploitation.
About the Role:
This role is focused on building trust with students aged 5-13 who may be vulnerable to criminal exploitation, gang involvement, or social and emotional challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, and trauma.
You will:
1. Develop Trusting Relationships: Provide support and mentorship to help students regulate emotions and make safer choices.
2. Promote Positive Decision-Making: Use restorative approaches to encourage resilience and deter involvement in criminal activities.
3. Provide Tailored Support: Work in small classes (4-12 students), adapting interventions to address individual needs.
4. Prevent Exploitation: Support reintegration into education and the wider community to reduce risks linked to County Lines activity.
Key Responsibilities:
5. Act as a role model and advocate for students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
6. Use trauma-informed and restorative practices to guide young people through challenging circumstances.
7. Collaborate with school staff, safeguarding teams, and external agencies to implement effective prevention strategies.
8. Encourage personal development and celebrate progress, focusing on positive milestones.
What We’re Looking For:
9. Relevant Background: Graduates in Criminology, Psychology, Youth Work, or related fields are encouraged to apply (non-graduates with relevant experience are also welcome).
10. Passion for Safeguarding: A commitment to protecting vulnerable young people from exploitation and criminal activity.
11. Empathy & Resilience: A calm, proactive, and restorative approach to managing challenging behaviours.
12. Experience: Previous work with at-risk youth or individuals affected by gang culture and exploitation is desirable (training provided)
Benefits to YOU:
13. Excellent rates of pay!
14. Speedy registration process & fast track compliance.
15. Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
16. 5-Star rated with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook!
17. Exclusive school & trust partnerships.
18. Access to our FREE Perks Portal, where you’ll find exclusive access to a range of discounts – our very own version of the Blue Light Card
19. Follow your progress pathway with access to 1000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy!
20. FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
21. FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, featuring CPD courses and health & fitness modules!
22. School Preparation Pack – be ready for your school placements!
23. 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone.
24. We partner with the amazing Make Life Kind Charity and their inspiring school speakers, who educate young people about social, safety, and stigmatised topics.
25. We’re located across England & North Wales with a network of 9 offices!
26. Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency!
Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re excited about the chance to shape the future of students in a dynamic setting, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Milk education
Help us create an exciting learning adventure—because every student deserves a chance to shine!
We look forward to connecting with you!
INGUIL