Job Description

Aspiring Youth Justice Officer - Learning Support Assistant Slough
Aspiring Youth Justice Officer - Learning Support Assistant Slough
Location: Slough
Start Date: 8th January 2026
Contract: Full-time, Term-Time Only, 101.40 per day, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:45pm
Milk Education is partnering with a specialist SEMH and trauma-informed school in the Slough area to recruit an Aspiring Youth Justice Officer. This role is ideal for individuals who want to support young people who have experienced trauma, ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), school refusal/avoidance, and significant behavioural or emotional needs.
You will gain meaningful frontline experience supporting pupils who require consistent, trusted adults to help them stay engaged in education, develop emotional resilience, and make positive life choices. This is an excellent stepping stone toward careers in Youth Justice, Social Work, Behaviour Intervention, Youth Work, CAMHS, Policing, or Community Support Services.
Aspiring Youth Justice Officer - Learning Support Assistant Slough - Education and Training
About the Role
You will support pupils aged 5-16 with SEMH needs, Autism, trauma backgrounds, and school-refusing behaviours. Much of your work will involve building strong rapport and trust with pupils who may find school overwhelming or who have disengaged from education due to past experiences.
You will play a key role in:
Helping pupils regulate emotions during moments of distress
Re-engaging pupils who refuse learning or avoid the classroom
Providing stability and reassurance for children who struggle to trust adults
Key Responsibilities
Provide personalised, relationship-based support to pupils with SEMH, Autism, trauma backgrounds, and school refusal behaviours.
Build consistent, trusting relationships -- becoming a safe adult for pupils who struggle with attachment or authority.
Use trauma-informed, restorative, and behaviour de-escalation strategies to support emotional regulation.
Assist in implementing behaviour plans, regulation strategies, and re-engagement interventions.
Encourage resilience, positive communication, and pro-social decision-making.
Work collaboratively with SENCOs, therapists, and external agencies.
Record pupil progress and observations, feeding back to staff and families.
Contribute to a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.
Ideal Candidate
Degree (or studying) in Criminology, Psychology, Youth Work, Sociology, Social Care, or a related field is desirable but not essential.
Experience working or volunteering with young people, especially those exhibiting challenging behaviour or disengagement from education.
Resilient, calm and emotionally regulated -- able to maintain boundaries with empathy.
Strong communication, active listening and problem-solving skills.
Enhanced DBS, or willingness to apply.
Why This Role is Valuable for Your Career
You will gain real-world experience that directly supports applications for:
Youth Justice
Social Work or Family Intervention teams
CAMHS / mental health settings
Behaviour or safeguarding roles within schools
Policing or probation services
You will work with pupils who may have experienced trauma, unstable home environments, or involvement with early intervention services -- developing an understanding of risk, safeguarding, and behaviour cycles.
Aspiring Youth Justice Officer - Learning Support Assistant Slough - Education and Training
Benefits to You
Excellent rates of pay
Speedy registration process and fast-track compliance
Flexible working hours to suit your schedule
5-star rated agency with over 3000 reviews
Exclusive partnerships with schools and trusts
Free Perks Portal with access to discounts (similar to the Blue Light Card)
Access to over 1000 accredited CPD courses through Milk Academy
Free PSHE lesson plans and teaching resources
Free Educator Wellbeing eBook and wellbeing hub with CPD and fitness modules
School preparation pack to support your first day
24/7 support from your personal consultant
Unbottled division bringing lived-experience speakers into schools
The UK's only eco-friendly education supply agency
Aspiring Youth Justice Officer - Learning Support Assistant Slough - Education and Training

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