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Aspiring Youth Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant Hillingdon - Education and Training - Aspiring Youth Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant Hillingdon Start Date: 10th November | Full-time | Term Time Only Are you passionate about supporting children whose lives have been shaped by trauma, anxiety, and school avoidance?Are you hoping to build the hands-on experience needed for a future career in Youth Justice, Probation, Forensic Psychology, or Social Care? This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) primary school in Hillingdon — supporting pupils with complex emotional needs, trauma backgrounds, and neurodivergent profiles including Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Autism. Many of these children may have experienced disrupted education, attachment difficulties, or early life adversity, making this role a vital part of their recovery and re-engagement journey. Aspiring Youth Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant Hillingdon - Education and Training - Aspiring Youth Justice Officer – Learning Support Assistant Hillingdon The Role As an Aspiring Youth Justice Officer / Learning Support Assistant, you will: Build safe, trusting relationships with children who may struggle with authority or traditional learning environments.Provide 1:1 and small-group support, both academically and therapeutically, to children experiencing trauma, anxiety, and avoidance behaviours.Use trauma-informed and relational approaches to reduce distress, prevent crisis escalation, and re-engage pupils with learning.Support children who are at risk of school avoidance, exclusion, or early involvement with