Criminology Graduate TA / Aspiring Criminal Justice Office

Are you a Criminology Graduate looking to gain practical experience before pursuing a career in the criminal justice sector? If you're aspiring to become a Police Officer, Probation Officer, Youth Justice Worker, Prison Officer, or Criminal Justice Officer, this Criminology Graduate TA / Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer opportunity in Swindon is the perfect way to develop your skills.

A welcoming specialist school in Swindon is seeking a motivated Criminology Graduate TA / Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer to support children and young people aged 5-16 with Autism, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and additional learning needs. This Criminology Graduate TA / Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer role offers invaluable experience working with pupils who benefit from structured routines, positive role models, and consistent behavioural support.

As a Criminology Graduate TA / Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer, you will work closely with children on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, helping them overcome barriers to learning and engagement. You will support positive behaviour, implement behaviour management strategies, promote emotional regulation, and encourage pupils to develop confidence, resilience, and essential social skills. The Criminology Graduate TA / Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer will build strong professional relationships with students while helping to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.

This Criminology Graduate TA / Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer position provides excellent experience for graduates interested in understanding behaviour, safeguarding, early intervention, and supporting vulnerable children. The skills developed as a Criminology Graduate TA / Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer are highly transferable to careers within policing, probation, youth justice, offender rehabilitation, safeguarding, and wider criminal justice services.

Why Apply?

• Gain hands-on experience supporting children with Autism, SEMH, and additional needs.
• Develop practical skills in behaviour management, conflict resolution, safeguarding, and emotional regulation.
• Work alongside experienced teachers, therapists, and SEN professionals.
• £85-£110 per day.
• Based in Swindon.
• Ongoing training, mentoring, and excellent career progression opportunities.

This Criminology Graduate TA / Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer opportunity is ideal for a resilient, empathetic, and proactive graduate who wants to make a meaningful difference while gaining valuable frontline experience. Every day will allow you to develop the communication, de-escalation, safeguarding, and relationship-building skills that are essential within the criminal justice sector.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.