Aspiring Youth Worker in Crawley)

Academics; Crawley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking school in Crawley is seeking an Aspiring Youth Worker to support children with ADHD and Autism. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience while working with children aged 6-18. As part of a dedicated team, you will foster creativity and provide academic support, ensuring a safe and engaging environment. With excellent training and development opportunities, this position is perfect for those looking to kickstart their career in youth work. Join a supportive community that values resilience, empathy, and creativity.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Excellent training and development opportunities

Term time working hours

Career advancement experience

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support creative and safe play with children.
• Help children with academic tasks.
• Liaise with staff across therapy and leadership teams.

Skills

Empathy

Creativity

Problem-solving

Resilience

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Job description

Aspiring Youth Worker - Crawley - 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