Aspiring Youth Justice Officer - Learning Support Assistant - Wandsworth
Posted 1 day 5 hours ago by Milk Education
Pay: £108 per day
Location: Wandsworth
Start Dates: Immediate and September 2026
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:45 pm, term time only
Training: Full education, training, and CPD provided
Are you passionate about raising attainment and creating better outcomes for vulnerable young people? Do you come from a background in sport, the creative industries, youth work, psychology, criminology, or community support? This Learning Support Assistant opportunity in Wandsworth is ideal for individuals who genuinely care about social justice and want to make a meaningful impact in education.
We are looking for resilient, energetic, and compassionate individuals to support young people in secondary schools and alternative provisions who face barriers to learning, including social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, challenging behaviour, school refusal, trauma, and involvement with external agencies.
This role is particularly well suited to:
- Sports coaches and athletes who understand discipline, motivation, and mentoring
- Creative graduates and performers who can engage and inspire young people through relationship-building and self-expression
- Aspiring Youth Justice Officers, Social Workers, Therapists, Teachers, Educational Psychologists, and Youth Workers
- Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Drama, Sports Science, Performing Arts, or related subjects
- Individuals passionate about equality, inclusion, and improving life chances for vulnerable young people
The schools and alternative provisions you will work within provide structured, restorative, and trauma-informed environments designed to re-engage students who may have struggled in mainstream education. You will play a key role in helping pupils regulate emotions, rebuild confidence, improve attendance, and achieve academically and socially.
The Role - Raising Attainment Through Relationships- Support students on a 1:1 and small-group basis both inside and outside the classroom
- Help pupils re engage with learning and improve educational outcomes
- Build positive, professional relationships with vulnerable young people
- Use restorative approaches and positive behaviour strategies to support emotional regulation
- Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, therapists, and external professionals
- Encourage confidence, resilience, and aspirations for future education and employment
- Become a positive role model for young people who may lack consistent support
- A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Resilience, patience, and emotional intelligence
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
- Experience working with children, young people, sports teams, mentoring programmes, youth clubs, creative workshops, or community projects (desirable but not essential)
- A strong interest in education, youth justice, social mobility, or mental health
- Competitive pay - £108 per day
- Immediate and September 2026 opportunities available
- Excellent experience for aspiring youth justice, education, and social care professionals
- Full training and CPD provided
- Fast-track registration and compliance process
- Term time only working pattern
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
- Access to accredited CPD and wellbeing resources
- Opportunities to work within supportive schools and alternative provisions across Wandsworth
- A chance to genuinely change young people's lives through education and mentorship
If you are passionate about social justice, raising attainment, and helping vulnerable young people unlock their potential, apply today.