Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant Oxford
Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant Oxford
Graduate Learning Support Assistant Roles
Trial days and roles to start immediately and from September 2025
This role is term time only, £101.40 to £105 per day, Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 4pm
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:
1. Support pupils with a range of additional needs including autism (from low to high support needs), PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), and speech/language communication differences
2. Help young people who may be at risk of exclusion, disengagement, or interaction with the youth justice system
3. Use neurodiversity-informed approaches to reduce anxiety, build routines, and scaffold communication and regulation
4. Empower pupils to develop emotional resilience, self-awareness, and healthy peer relationships
5. Be a consistent, trusted adult figure in a trauma-informed setting
This role is ideal if you’re pursuing a career in:
6. Youth Justice or Probation Services
7. Behavioural or Educational Psychology
8. Social Work or Family Intervention
9. Prison, Court, or Community Rehabilitation Services
10. Social Justice and Policy Development
This LSA role is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to get into social justice, education policy, criminal justice, or probation services.
Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant Oxford
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
11. Providing structured 1:1 and small group support to learners with SEN, SEMH, and autism spectrum conditions
12. Delivering behaviour and sensory regulation strategies that consider individual neurocognitive profiles
13. Assisting with personalised learning plans that reflect emotional needs and educational goals
14. Supporting pupils in developing executive function, social reasoning, and life skills
15. Liaising with teachers, therapists, and families to monitor progress and adapt interventions
16. Participating in de-escalation and relational behaviour support (training provided)
Who We’re Looking For:
17. Graduates in Criminology, Psychology, Education, Social Sciences, or Humanities – with interests in Education, trauma, mental health, SEN and anthropology
18. Non Graduates – relatable experience is key here, especially sincerity – I would love to hear from youy
19. Future professionals in social justice, safeguarding, or rehabilitation
20. Empathetic, non-judgemental communicators with a genuine interest in neurodivergence and inclusion
21. Individuals open to learning about autistic identity, sensory processing, and non-verbal communication
22. Previous experience in education, care, or youth services is welcome, but not essential
You’ll need:
23. A positive, adaptable mindset
24. The ability to build trust and rapport quickly
25. An Enhanced DBS or willingness to apply
Start Building a Career That Matters
This is more than a job—it’s a chance to advocate for change and support young people whose voices are often unheard. You’ll gain skills that are directly relevant to social work, youth engagement, education policy, and justice reform.