Aspiring Youth Worker

Harmonia Careers; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in East Grinstead is seeking an Aspiring Youth Worker to support children aged 6-18 with ADHD and Autism. This role provides a fantastic opportunity for growth through training and includes responsibilities in play support and academic assistance, all while working closely with a dedicated team.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Excellent training and development opportunities

Term time working hours

Good experience to further your career

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work with children (not on the barred list).
• DBS check (support provided for application).

Responsibilities

• Supporting creative and safe play with children.
• Helping children complete academic tasks.
• Working with the teacher to prepare and execute activities.
• Liaising with other staff members.

Skills

Resilience

Empathy

Creativity

Problem-Solving

Education

Minimum grade A-C in GCSE Maths

Minimum grade A-C in GCSE English

Job description

Aspiring Youth Worker - East Grinstead- September 2025

Are you looking for your first step on the ladder to progress into youth work?

A well established school for children aged 6-18 with ADHD and/or Autism are welcoming applicants who are able to demonstrate a good academic background, along with the characteristics of resilience, empathy, creativity and problem-solving. You will be working with children with varying cognitive behaviours which will require you to develop a strong rapport with the children to enable you to understand their triggers and what captures their imagination.

As An Aspiring Youth Worker, You Will Benefit From

• A competitive rate of pay
• Excellent training and development opportunities within the school
• Term time working hours
• Excellent experience to further your career
  
  

Key Responsibilities Of An Aspiring Youth Worker

• Supporting creative and safe play with the children
• Helping the children with completing academic tasks
• Working with the teacher to prepare and execute activities
• Liaising with other staff members across the therapy and senior leadership teams
  
  

Key Requirements Of An Aspiring Youth Worker

• Your eligibility to work with children (not on the barred list)
• A DBS check (we can support you with an application for one)
• A minimum of grade A -C in GCSE Maths and English
  
  

Apply now for the position of Aspiring Youth Worker to find out more information