Aspiring County Lines Prevention Officer – Learning Support Assistant

Overview

Aspiring County Lines Prevention Officer – Learning Support Assistant –

Location:

Reading and surrounding areas

Salary:
From £101 per day

Milk Education is offering an exciting opportunity for individuals aspiring to work in County Lines prevention and intervention as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) in an Alternative Provision and Specialist SEMH school in Reading. This role is ideal for those looking to build a career in Youth Justice, County Lines Prevention, or Social Care while working closely with young people at risk of exploitation.

• Develop Trusting Relationships:
  Provide support and mentorship to help students regulate emotions and make safer choices.
• Promote Positive Decision-Making:
  Use restorative approaches to encourage resilience and deter involvement in criminal activities.
• Provide Tailored Support:
  Work in small classes (4-12 students), adapting interventions to address individual needs.
• Prevent Exploitation:
  Support reintegration into education and the wider community to reduce risks linked to County Lines activity.

• Act as a role model and advocate for students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Use trauma-informed and restorative practices to guide young people through challenging circumstances.
• Collaborate with school staff, safeguarding teams, and external agencies to implement effective prevention strategies.
• Encourage personal development and celebrate progress, focusing on positive milestones.

• Relevant Background:
  Graduates in Criminology, Psychology, Youth Work, or related fields are encouraged to apply (non-graduates with relevant experience are also welcome).
• Passion for Safeguarding: A commitment to protecting vulnerable young people from exploitation and criminal activity.
• Empathy & Resilience: A calm, proactive, and restorative approach to managing challenging behaviours.
• Experience:
  
  Previous work with at-risk youth or individuals affected by gang culture and exploitation is desirable (training provided).

If you’re ready to inspire and safeguard young people at risk of County Lines exploitation, we want to hear from you. Send your CV and a short cover letter today.

• Excellent rates of pay
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule
• 5-Star rated with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook
• Exclusive school & trust partnerships
• Access to our FREE Perks Portal – exclusive discounts
• 1000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses via Milk Academy
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers
• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook & access to our wellbeing hub
• School Preparation Pack – be ready for your school placements
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant
• Our Unbottled division brings lived-experience speakers into schools
• We’re located across England & North Wales with 9 offices
• Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency

Milk Education is a purpose-driven teaching supply agency focused on putting educators first. We’re committed to finding high-quality teaching talent and supporting schools across the U.K.

We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

By applying for this role, you agree to our Privacy Policy (available on our website). Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Milk Education is actively recruiting for this role in Reading and surrounding areas.