Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant Slough
Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant Slough
Location: Slough
Start Date: 8th September 2025
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Pay: £101.40 per day
Contract Type: Full-time
Graduate Learning Support Assistant Role – Slough
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 Slough as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA), and make a tangible difference in the lives of students who need structured, compassionate support.
Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant Slough – Education and Training
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:
• Support pupils with additional needs including autism (ranging from low to high support), PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), and speech and language communication differences.
• Work with young people who may be at risk of exclusion, disengagement, or involvement with the youth justice system.
• Use neurodiversity-informed strategies to reduce anxiety, build predictable routines, and scaffold emotional regulation and communication.
• Promote emotional resilience, self-awareness, and healthy peer relationships.
• Be a consistent, trusted adult in a trauma-informed, restorative environment.
This role is ideal for those pursuing careers in:
• Youth Justice or Probation Services
• Behavioural or Educational Psychology
• Social Work or Family Support
• Prison, Court, or Community Rehabilitation Services
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
• Providing structured 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN, SEMH, and autism spectrum conditions.
• Implementing behaviour and sensory regulation strategies that are tailored to each learner’s neurocognitive profile.
• Supporting personalised learning plans based on both emotional development and academic goals.
• Helping pupils develop executive functioning, social reasoning, and essential life skills.
• Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and families to track progress and adapt interventions.
• Participating in de-escalation and relational behaviour support (full training provided).
Who We’re Looking For:
• Graduates in Criminology, Psychology, Education, Social Sciences, or Humanities.
• Future professionals passionate about safeguarding, social justice, rehabilitation, or education reform.
• Empathetic, open-minded communicators with a genuine interest in neurodiversity and inclusion.
• Individuals eager to learn about autistic identity, sensory processing, and non-verbal communication.
• Those with previous experience in education, care, or youth services are especially welcome – though it’s not essential.
What You’ll Need:
• A positive, flexible attitude and the ability to build rapport quickly.
• A willingness to engage with restorative, trauma-informed, and inclusive approaches.
• 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.
Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant Slough – Education and Training
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 July | Full-time roles start 8th September 2025
Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant Slough – Education and Training
Education and Training | Youth Justice | Behaviour Support | Neurodiversity | SEMH | Graduate Role