Learning Support Assistant - Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer

Learning Support Assistant
- Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer
- Hounslow

Start Date:

September 2026 | Pay: £108 per day

Are you a Psychology or Criminology Graduate in Hounslow looking to gain real-world experience before pursuing a career in the Criminal Justice System?

Do you want to understand the root causes of offending, support vulnerable young people at risk of entering the justice system, and help them build the skills and independence they need to choose a different path?

Milk Education, a wellbeing-led and eco-friendly education agency, is recruiting Psychology, Criminology, and Social Science graduates with a passion for Criminal Justice to work as Learning Support Assistants in a Hounslow secondary school.

This is a unique opportunity to work on the frontline of early intervention, supporting the most vulnerable pupils to raise attainment, improve attendance, and re-engage with education before they become entangled in the criminal justice system.

The Role:

Learning Support Assistant (Secondary)

• Location:
  
  Hounslow
• Pay: £108 per day
• Hours:
  
  Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm (term time only)
• Start Date:
  
  September 2026
• Future Opportunities:
  Additional roles available
• Interviews & Trial Days:
  To be confirmed

This role focuses on supporting students at risk of underachievement, persistent absence, or exclusion, many of whom present with:

• Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs (SEMH)
• Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
• Anxiety, low mood, anger, or emotionally driven behaviour
• Challenging or disruptive behaviour linked to unmet needs
• SEN or undiagnosed additional needs
• Significant barriers to attendance, engagement, and learning

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with pastoral teams, SEN staff, and teaching staff to help students regulate emotions, rebuild trust, and access learning in a consistent and supportive way. This role provides a direct pathway into the Criminal Justice System by addressing the root causes of disengagement and offending behaviour at the earliest stage.

Your Experience Will Include:

• 1:1 and small-group mentoring for vulnerable pupils
• Supporting emotional regulation, self-control, and positive behaviour
• Working with students with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges
• A specific focus on working with children with mild learning difficulties
• Developing independence by teaching life skills, decision-making, and self-advocacy
• Building key skills such as communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving
• Mentoring pupils to improve attendance, punctuality, and engagement