Criminology Graduate Opportunity - Teaching Assistant
Days: Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
Location: Reading
About the Role
Are you a Criminology Graduate looking to apply your studies to real-world experience?
This SEMH Teaching Assistant position allows you to support young people who require behavioural and emotional guidance in specialist educational settings. You'll work with teachers and pastoral teams to provide targeted support and promote engagement in learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide SEMH and behaviour support to pupils.
- Encourage personal growth and positive social skills.
- Assist teachers in creating inclusive classrooms.
- Build rapport with students to support learning and wellbeing.
What We're Looking For
- Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Youth & Community Work, or related fields.
- Non-graduates with relevant experience in youth work, mentoring, or social care are also encouraged to apply.
- A strong interest in working with young people who are at risk of entering the criminal justice system.
- Sincerity is key - what drives you, and why do you want to support some of the most vulnerable children in society?
- A calm, patient, and resilient approach, with the ability to de-escalate challenging situations.
- Experience (voluntary or paid) with vulnerable young people, SEMH, or youth offending (desirable but not essential-full training provided).
- A genuine passion for advocacy, social justice, and rehabilitation.
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 & Facebook!
- Exclusive school & trust partnerships.
- Access to our FREE Perks Portal - exclusive discounts (our version of the Blue Light Card).
- 1000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses via Milk Academy.
- FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
- FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook & access to our wellbeing hub.
- School Preparation Pack - be ready for your school placements!
- 24/7 support from your personal consultant.
- Our Unbottled division brings lived-experience speakers into schools.
- We're located across England & North Wales with 9 offices!
- Join the UK's only eco-friendly education supply agency!
We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.
Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
