Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant (Youth Justice & Restorative Practice Focus) Location: Hillingdon Start Date: 10th or 17th November 2025 Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Pay: £101.40 per day Contract Type: Full-time Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant Hillingdon – Education and Training - Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant Hillingdon Are you passionate about youth justice, rehabilitation, and restorative approaches? This role offers hands-on experience working with young people who may be vulnerable to school exclusion, disengagement, or early contact with the justice system. Join a specialist SEMH and SEN provision in Hillingdon as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA), where your consistent support will help students rebuild confidence, develop emotional regulation, and repair relationships through restorative practices. Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant Hillingdon – Education and Training - Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant Hillingdon As a Learning Support Assistant, you will: * Support young people with additional needs including autism, SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health), PDA, and communication differences. * Work with pupils who may be at risk of involvement with the youth justice system or unsafe peer influences. * Use restorative conversations and trauma-informed strategies to help students reflect, repair harm, and rebuild trust. * Support pupils in developing emotional resilience, safer decision-making, and positive peer relationships. * Be a dependable adult who models pro-social behaviour and reinforces accountability without judgement. This role is ideal for graduates pursuing careers in: * Youth Justice / Probation Services * Restorative Justice / Community Rehabilitation * Criminology / Behavioural or Educational Psychology * Family Support / Social Work / Youth Work * Prison, Court, or Community Outreach Services Your Responsibilities Will Include: * Providing structured 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEN, SEMH, and autism. * Supporting personalised learning plans that prioritise emotional development, wellbeing, and progress. * Using restorative approaches to address conflict — focusing on reflection, accountability, and repair rather than punishment. * Encouraging students to build self-awareness, empathy, and communication skills. * Working closely with teachers, pastoral teams, therapists, and families to monitor progress and adapt interventions. * Taking part in relational behaviour support and de-escalation training (full training provided). Who We’re Looking For: * Graduates in Criminology, Psychology, Education, Sociology, Social Sciences, or Humanities. * Individuals who care about safeguarding, rehabilitation, and evidence-based early intervention. * Empathetic team players who value inclusion, respect neurodiversity, and believe that every young person deserves a second chance. * Experience in youth mentoring, coaching, or care settings is welcome — but not essential. Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer Hillingdon – Learning Support Assistant – Education and Training - Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer Hillingdon What You’ll Need: * A positive, reflective attitude and the ability to build rapport quickly. * A commitment to restorative, trauma-informed and non-punitive approaches. * An Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply). Build Experience That Matters This role is more than classroom support — it’s early intervention. You will directly contribute to reducing vulnerability to exclusion and improving long-term outcomes for young people who deserve to feel seen, heard, and understood. Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant Hillingdon – Education and Training - Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant Hillingdon How to Apply: Please send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining: * Why you want to work in youth justice or restorative practice * What motivates you to support vulnerable and neurodivergent young people Trial days available throughout November | Full-time roles begin 10th or 17th November 2025 Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant Hillingdon – Education and Training - Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant Hillingdon Education & Training | Youth Justice | Restorative Practice | Behaviour Support | SEMH | Neurodiversity | Graduate Opportunity | Hillingdon