Aspiring Gang Prevention Officer - Learning Support Assistant

Overview

Aspiring Gang Prevention Officer – Learning Support Assistant

Location:

Woking, Surrey

Salary:
From £107.71 per day

Are you passionate about safeguarding vulnerable young people from criminal exploitation and helping them build positive futures?

Milk Education is offering an exciting opportunity for individuals aspiring to work in County Lines prevention and intervention. Join our team as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) in an Alternative Provision and Specialist SEN 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.

This role is focused on building trust with students aged 5-13 who may be vulnerable to criminal exploitation, gang involvement, or social and emotional challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, and trauma.

• 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)

• 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, where you’ll find exclusive access to a range of discounts – our very own version of the Blue Light Card
• Follow your progress pathway with access to 1000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy!
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, featuring CPD courses and health & fitness modules!
• School Preparation Pack – be ready for your school placements!
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone.
• We partner with the amazing Make Life Kind Charity and their inspiring school speakers, who educate young people about social, safety, and stigmatised topics.
• We’re located across England & North Wales with a network of 9 offices!
• Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency!

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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