Aspiring Police Officer - Teaching Assistant in PRU's

Job Title & Location

Aspiring Police Officer - Teaching Assistant in PRU's - Slough - Salary: from £110 per day

About the Role

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. The Learning Support Assistant works in an alternative provision and specialist SEN school in Reading.

You will

• 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a role model and advocate for students with social, emotional and mental health 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.

What We're Looking For

• 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 and 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).

Benefits

• 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 and Facebook.
• Exclusive school & trust partnerships.
• Access to our FREE Perks Portal and a range of discounts - the company Blue Light Card equivalent.
• 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.
• Partnership with the Make Life Kind Charity and their educational speakers.
• Network across England and North Wales with nine offices.
• Eco friendly education supply agency.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're excited about the chance to shape the future of students in a dynamic setting, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Milk Education.

We look forward to connecting with you!