Aspiring Youth Justice Worker – Behaviour Support Worker

Thinking about a career in Youth Justice, Probation or supporting young people through challenging times? This could be the perfect first step.

Are you someone who believes that every young person deserves the right support, the right opportunities, and someone in their corner?

Milk Education is working with a fantastic school who are looking for an Aspiring Youth Justice Worker to join their team as a Behaviour Support Worker
. This role is ideal for someone who wants to gain real, hands-on experience supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and developing the skills needed for a future career within youth justice, mentoring, safeguarding or support work.

You don’t need to have years of experience — what matters most is your attitude, resilience, and passion for helping young people overcome barriers. Whether you’re a recent Criminology graduate, have experience in youth work, volunteering, coaching, care, or simply know that working with young people is where you want your career to go, we’d love to hear from you.

• Building trusting relationships with young people and becoming someone they can rely on
• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Helping young people develop emotional regulation, confidence, and resilience
• Supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviours in a calm and positive way
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to provide the best support possible
• Encouraging engagement, personal development, and positive decision-making

• Has a genuine passion for supporting young people and making a difference
• Is considering a career in youth justice, criminology, psychology, probation, mentoring or support work
• Can build positive relationships with young people who may have faced challenges
• Is patient, approachable and able to remain calm in difficult situations
• Has experience working with young people through education, volunteering, sports, care, community work or similar environments
• Is open to learning new approaches and developing their behaviour support skills

• SEMH, SEND or behaviour support experience
• Youth work or mentoring experience
• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches or restorative practice
• Any relevant training such as Team Teach or safeguarding qualifications

We know starting a career working with young people can feel like a big step, so we’re here to support you every step of the way.

You’ll receive:

• Competitive pay
• A long-term opportunity within a supportive school environment
• Valuable experience that can help you progress into youth justice, probation, education, or support roles
• Access to CPD and training to help you grow your skills
• A dedicated consultant who genuinely wants to help you succeed

This isn’t just another job in a school, it’s a chance to be the person who helps a young person believe in themselves again.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to start a rewarding career supporting young people, we’d love to hear from you.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.

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