Aspiring Youth Justice Worker

Term Time Teachers Ltd; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Term Time Teachers Ltd is seeking an Aspiring Youth Justice Worker to support vulnerable students with social, emotional, behavioural and mental health needs within a school context in Sevenoaks and surrounding locations.

You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, work under line management, and provide 1:1 and in-class support. A driving licence and access to a car are required for travel to off-site provisions.

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping children and young people reach their potential.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to build confidence and motivation in students.
• Approachable with strong relationship-building abilities.
• Calm, resilient under stress and conflict.
• High levels of empathy and professional approach.
• Motivated, enthusiastic and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Work with Line Management to guide, support, set boundaries, and nurture students.
• Think on your feet to support end goals for students.
• Provide in-class and 1:1 educational support as directed by the teacher.
• Encourage social interaction during breaks under guidance.
• Support students outside lessons, including those who abscond.
• Lead by example as a positive role model to vulnerable students.
• Assist teachers to meet students' educational needs.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Car & driving license

Motivation

Job description

Are you passionate about demonstrating the value of education to vulnerable children who have been exposed to traumas and adverse childhood experiences?

Are you passionate about restorative approaches?

The School

This is an outstanding school by Ofsted who work towards helping students re-integrate into mainstream learning and preparation for adulthood. All of the learners have Education, Health and Care Plans and as a school they are proud to promote the development of life skills and social development as equal to academic achievement.

Successful candidate will need to have a car and be able to drive to various locations. The main purpose of the role is to support students with their social, emotional, behaviour and mental health needs by working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, throughout the school under the management of Line Management and working together alongside the teacher as relevant.

Person Specification for Aspiring Youth Justice Worker

• Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
• Able to build confidence and motivation
• Approachable, and able to build robust and effective relationships with students
• Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
• High levels of empathy, caring, compassionate, and a good listener
• Motivated and enthusiastic, with a professional approach to work

Main duties will include:

• To work with Line Management to provide appropriate guidance, support, set boundaries and nurture the students whilst they attend the school and any off site provisions
• To be adaptable and think on your feet, always keeping in mind the end goal for the students you are working with
• To support students with their education, providing in-class support and 1:1 environments as directed by the teacher
• Support social interaction between students at social times as guided by your Line Manager
• Support students when they are out of lessons, including those who abscond
• To lead by example, acting as an appropriate positive role model to all students remembering that the children are vulnerable and impressionable. Always ensure that students receive a fresh start every lesson and every day
• Support teachers to best meet the needs and requirements of the students' education

Academics are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).

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