Child And Youth Worker

Vision for Education Ltd; Devizes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pension contributions

Free training and safeguarding updates

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Vision for Education are looking for people with experience working with young people to work in local primary and SEND schools. You will join our team as cover supervisors, TA and pastoral workers, supporting students to reach their full potential.

You will work directly with students, providing guidance and support in lessons and helping them overcome challenges to build a brighter future. Vision for Education offers excellent pay and a strong commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Degree would be an advantage
• Experience working with youth in a similar capacity
• Strong understanding of issues facing young people today
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• A passion for making a positive impact in the lives of young people

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during the short-term absence of teachers
• Implement pre-prepared lesson plans and ensure students remain on task
• Manage classroom behaviour addressing and managing challenging effectively to maintain a positive learning environment
• Provide support to students in their learning when necessary
• Liaise with teaching staff and management to ensure smooth operation of the school day
• Build positive and trusting relationships with youth
• Ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all participants

Skills

Experience with youth

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Independence

Attention to detail

Passion for youth

Education

Degree (advantage)

Job description

Vision for Education are looking for people with experience working with young people to work in local primary and SEND schools.

About the role

Vision for Education are seeking dedicated and compassionate Youth Workers to join our team as cover supervisors, TA and Pastoral workers in local schools. You will play a crucial role in schools supporting and empowering young people to achieve their full potential. You will work directly with students, providing guidance, support in lessons and helping to help them overcome challenges and build a brighter future.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during the short-term absence of teachers
• Implement pre-prepared lesson plans and ensure students remain on task
• Manage classroom behaviour addressing and managing challenging effectively to maintain a positive learning environment
• Provide support to students in their learning when necessary
• Liaise with teaching staff and management to ensure smooth operation of the school day
• Build positive and trusting relationships with youth
• Ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all participants

Qualifications

• A degree would be an advantage
• Experience working with youth in a similar capacity
• Strong understanding of issues facing young people today
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• A passion for making a positive impact in the lives of young people

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay as You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
• Visipdo not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.