Aspiring Youth Offending Officer - Academics : Job Details

Are you an Aspiring Youth Offending Officer? Launch Your Career in Education or Clinical Support within SEN Schools - Opportunity in Bedford!

Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant / Aspiring Youth Offending Officer

Location: Bedford

Salary: £460 - £500 per week

Sector: Education and training, Youth Support, SEN, Clinical Pathways

Are you a criminology graduate or aspiring Youth Offending Officer, ready to take the next meaningful step in your career? Academics is looking for keen individual with the passionabout working with vulnerable young people and looking for a gateway into education, clinical support, or youth justice-this is the perfect role to launch your future.

As a SEMH Teaching Assistant/ Aspiring Youth Offending Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with complex needs, helping them access education, regulate their emotions, and stay engaged with learning.

This is more than just a job-it's a springboard into roles such as:

• Behaviour Mentor / Inclusion Support
• Pastoral or Safeguarding Officer
• Educational or Clinical Psychologist Assistant
• SEN Teacher or Learning Support Coordinator
• Youth Justice Liaison roles within schools or alternative provisions

Why This Role?

• Clear career progression into education, clinical mental health roles, or specialist youth offending teams
• Hands-on experience in the education and training sector supporting at-risk youth.
• Full training and continued professional development opportunities provided
• Work in a supportive, structured environment that prioritises staff development and pupil outcomes

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours in both 1:1 and small group settings
• Implementing behavioural strategies and interventions in partnership with SENCOs, therapists, and teaching staff
• Helping young people build emotional regulation, resilience, and positive social skills
• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams-including social workers, psychologists, and education welfare officers-to ensure holistic support
• Creating a safe and inclusive environment that encourages learning, reflection, and personal growth

What We're Looking For:

• A recent criminology, psychology, or social sciences graduate, or someone with a strong interest in youth justice, education and training.
• A compassionate, patient, and resilient mindset with a genuine passion for making a difference
• A desire to build a long-term career supporting vulnerable young people in either educational or therapeutic settings
• Some previous experience (formal or informal) with young people is helpful, but full training will be provided
• Able to commute to Bedford and work full-time during term time

Whether you aim to become a youth justice professional, an educational psychologist, or an SEN specialist, this Bedford role offers the foundational experience you need.

Apply for the Aspiring Youth Offending Officer today and begin your career journey in Bedford, making a lasting impact on young lives while shaping your own future.