Graduate Youth & SEND Support Worker

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gain valuable school-based experience

Opportunities across SEND, SEMH and. .

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Competitive daily rates

Dedicated consultant support

Career development within education

Job summary

Aspire People recruit graduates and experienced youth professionals to support children and young people across primary and secondary education settings. This role focuses on 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND/SEMH, building positive relationships and aiding emotional regulation.

No TA qualification required, but relevant background is valued. Ideal candidates have strong communication, safeguarding awareness, and a genuine interest in child development, with long-term

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant professional background is desirable.
• Experience working with children or young people.
• Genuine interest in SEND, SEMH, behaviour or child development.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patient, resilient and empathetic.
• Confident supporting challenging situations.
• Professional and reliable approach.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH and behavioural needs
• Building positive and trusting relationships with young people
• Supporting emotional regulation and confidence
• Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Supporting pupils during lessons and unstructured times
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
• Helping pupils develop independence and social skills
• Monitoring engagement and providing feedback to school staff

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Empathy

Patience

Safeguarding

Education

Psychology Graduate

Child Development Graduate

Education Graduate

SEND / Special Educational Needs

Youth Worker

Youth Mentor

Sports Coach

Behaviour Mentor

Pastoral Support

Residential or Community Support Worker

Job description

Graduate Youth & SEND Support Worker - Education

Primary & Secondary Schools | Full-Time & Long-Term Opportunities | Aspire People

Aspire People are recruiting graduates and experienced youth professionals to support children and young people across schools and education settings.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in Psychology, Child Development, Education, Youth Work, Criminology, Sports Development or a related subject who is looking to gain practical experience working with children and young people.

You do not necessarily need a Teaching Assistant qualification. We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate relevant experience supporting young people and who have a genuine interest in SEND, SEMH, behaviour or pastoral support.

The Role:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH and behavioural needs
• Building positive and trusting relationships with young people
• Supporting emotional regulation and confidence
• Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Supporting pupils during lessons and unstructured times
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
• Helping pupils develop independence and social skills
• Monitoring engagement and providing feedback to school staff

Relevant Backgrounds May Include:

• Psychology Graduate
• Child Development Graduate
• Education Graduate
• SEND / Special Educational Needs
• Youth Worker
• Youth Mentor
• Sports Coach
• Behaviour Mentor
• Pastoral Support
• Residential or Community Support Worker

The Ideal Candidate:

• Degree or relevant professional background is desirable
• Experience working with children or young people
• Genuine interest in SEND, SEMH, behaviour or child development
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Patient, resilient and empathetic
• Confident supporting challenging situations
• Professional and reliable approach
• Strong understanding of safeguarding

Why Work with Aspire People?

• Gain valuable school-based experience
• Opportunities across SEND, SEMH and mainstream education
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Competitive daily rates
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities to develop a career within education

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks