Aspiring County Lines Prevention Officer - Learning Support Assistant Reading

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Aspiring County Lines Prevention Officer – Learning Support Assistant Reading
Specialist SEMH School | Ideal for Graduates Focused on Social Care & Youth Justice CareersLocation: Reading
Salary: £101–£110 per day
Job Type: Full-time, Term Time Only (Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm)
Start Dates: May, June, July — tailored start dates available to ensure you're settled and ready for September 2025Are you committed to protecting vulnerable young people from criminal exploitation and supporting them to build safer, more positive futures?This role provides direct experience working with pupils at risk of involvement in County Lines activity, gang culture, and anti-social behaviour. If you're aiming for a future in Youth Justice, Social Care, County Lines prevention, or criminal rehabilitation, this is the stepping stone that connects your passion to real-world impact.Why This Role Is Perfect for Aspiring County Lines Prevention OfficersThis is more than a classroom role — it’s frontline safeguarding work. You’ll be supporting students aged 4–16 who may have experienced trauma, disrupted education, or are vulnerable to exploitation.
You’ll develop practical skills in: early intervention strategies, restorative practice, trauma-informed behaviour support, and building protective factors for at-risk youth.
You’ll gain first-hand insight into the risk factors that lead young people into crime, and how trusted adults can divert them towards safer pathways — a core focus in County Lines disruption work.About the Role – Learning Support Assistant | ReadingAs a Learning Support Assistant, you will:Build trust and rapport as a stable, positive presence in the lives of students with SEMH needsPromote safer choices using restorative, relationship-based approaches to support emotional regulation and decision-makingDeliver tailored support in small classes (4–12 pupils), offering 1:1 and group interventions focused on engagement, confidence, and communicationPrevent exploitation by supporting reintegration into education and building protective routines that reduce the pull of risky environments and peer influenceKey Responsibilities:Serve as a role model and advocate for students navigating adversity

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