Aspiring Youth Offending Officer
16 hours ago
🔎 SEMH Teaching Assistant – Ideal for Aspiring Youth Offending Officer 📍 Location: Kempston, Bedfordshire 🕒 Full-Time | Term-Time Only Sector: Education and Training 💼 Salary: £460 – £500 per week 📅 Start Date: ASAP or September 2025 Are you a Psychology or Criminology graduate in Kempston or the surrounding area with a long-term goal of working in youth justice or an Aspiring Youth Offending Officer? Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your knowledge in the educstion and training sector? This position is your chance to gain real-world, front-line experience in the role that directly supports young people at risk of exclusion, involvement with the justice system, or mental health struggles in the education and training sector. This will opportunity will be a great stepping stone for an Aspiring Youth Offending officer. We’re looking for a compassionate and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision in Kempston, working with pupils who need strong role models, consistent boundaries, and someone who genuinely cares. 👥 The Role: * Support students with Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs – many of whom have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) * Build trusting relationships with young people who may present challenging behaviour * Help students develop coping strategies, emotional regulation, and social skills * Work closely with teachers, behaviour mentors, safeguarding leads, and external agencies 🧠 This Role is Perfect for: * Psychology or Criminology graduates with an interest in youth justice, offending behaviour, or trauma-informed practice * Aspiring Youth Offending Officer, Probation Officers, or Social Workers seeking relevant frontline experience * Someone who wants to understand the root causes of challenging behaviour – not just manage the symptoms ✅ What We’re Looking For: * A graduate with empathy, patience, and a calm, non-judgemental presence * Strong communication and de-escalation skills * Ability to commute to Kempston * A willingness to learn, reflect, and support students from all walks of life * Previous experience with young people is helpful but not essential – the right attitude is more important 💼 What You’ll Gain: * Real-life experience working with high-risk and vulnerable young people * Insight into the links between mental health, behaviour, and youth offending * A springboard into careers in youth justice, social care, mental health, or education * Full training and CPD opportunities, plus a supportive staff team 👉Are you ready to make a genuine impact and take a meaningful impact in the education and training sector and taking the step toward a career as an Aspiring Youth Offending officer? Apply now and be the person who helps rewrite someone’s story in Kempston.
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Bedford, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full timeA wonderful career development opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner to join Bedfordshire Youth Offending Service (BYOS). This is a multi-agency provision covering Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough. We are looking for a creative, flexible and committed clinician who has an interest in multi-agency working within the...
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