Aspiring Gang Prevention Officer – Learning Support Assistant
Location: Guildford
Salary: From £107.40 per day
Are you passionate about safeguarding vulnerable young people from criminal exploitation and helping them build positive futures?
Aspiring Gang Prevention Officer – Learning Support Assistant – Guildford
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 Guildford. 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.
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.
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 (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.
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 & 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 to YOU:
- 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!
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
Help us create an exciting learning adventure—because every student deserves a chance to shine!
We look forward to connecting with you!
INGUIL