Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer - Learning Support Assistant Slough

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  • Slough, Berkshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 30 days ago
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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-timeGraduate 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 TrainingAs 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&rs

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