Aspiring Probation Officer - Learning Support Assistant Swindon

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  • Swindon, Gloucestershire
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
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Aspiring Probation Officer – Learning Support Assistant SwindonRole: Learning Support Assistant (LSA) in a specialist school for autism and related neurodivergent needs.
  • Location: Swindon
  • Pay: £101.40 to £105 per day, Monday to Friday, term time only
  • Start Date: Immediate
  • Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30 am – 4:00 pm), Temporary to Permanent (until the end of the Summer Term, with the opportunity to go permanent)
Are you a Psychology or Criminology graduate looking to gain hands-on experience with vulnerable young people before starting a career in Probation, Criminal Justice, Youth Work, Social Care, or Mental Health Support? If you’re considering careers in clinical psychology or occupational therapy, this is also an ideal stepping stone.Milk Education is recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work in a specialist school supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, autism, and challenging behaviour. This role offers invaluable experience in behaviour intervention, de-escalation techniques, and trauma-informed approaches—key skills for anyone pursuing a future in criminal justice or rehabilitation.About the Role:As an LSA, you will support students aged 4-16 who struggle with emotional regulation, social skills, and engagement in learning. Many of these young people have experienced trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and difficulties with authority figures. Your role is to build trust, promote positive behaviour, and support their emotional well-being, helping them develop skills to reintegrate into education and society.You will be based in a specialist primary and secondary school for children with EHCPs for autism and related conditions, including speech and language difficulties, anxiety, depression, and other SEN needs.Aspiring Probation Officer Reading – Learning Support Assistant – Education and Training – Aspiring Probation Officer Reading – Learning Support AssistantKey Responsibilities:
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