Empowering SEND Youth Support Specialist

Vision for Education Ltd; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking a reliable Youth Worker to support pupils with SEND in Tamworth. The role focuses on helping students overcome barriers to learning, build confidence and independence, and develop emotional wellbeing.

You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, work with teachers and pastoral staff, and help pupils progress in their personal development across classroom and school life.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND or behavioural needs preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• DBS check and suitable references required.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and act as a supportive role model.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for emotional, social or behavioural needs.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence, social skills and emotional wellbeing.
• Assist pupils to manage emotions and develop coping strategies.
• Encourage positive behaviour and social skills with peers.
• Collaborate with teachers, teaching assistants and pastoral staff to identify needs.
• Signpost and support pupils with home or school challenges where needed.
• Facilitate engaging activities promoting teamwork and personal development.
• Encourage pupil participation in school life and sense of belonging.
• Support during lessons, breaks, trips, and other activities requiring additional help.
• Identify changes in pupil wellbeing and communicate concerns to staff.
• Maintain accurate records of support and contribute to reviews.
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion and wellbeing in line with policies.
• Create a safe, calm, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Rapport building

Support for pupils

Education

Youth Work / Health & Social Care / Teaching support qualification

Job description

Vision for Education is seeking a reliable Youth Worker to support pupils with SEND in Tamworth. The role focuses on helping students overcome barriers to learning, build confidence and independence, and develop emotional wellbeing.

You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, work with teachers and pastoral staff, and help pupils progress in their personal development across classroom and school life.