Overview
Role: Youth Worker/TA - Ardwick
Location: Ardwick, M16
Prospero Teaching are working with a Pupil Referral Unit in Ardwick. The school supports students with additional needs and mental health issues.
Responsibilities
- Provide mentoring and pastoral support to pupils aged 11–16 (KS3/KS4) with EHCP plans and additional needs.
- Build connections with pupils and act as a mentor and role model in a classroom-based setting.
- Engage pupils who may have experienced trauma, neglect, or chaotic home lives by forging strong relationships and using mentoring skills (similar to sports, drama, or counselling).
- Utilise a strong TA or tutoring background with students from PRUs or SEMH schools; drive and have access to your own car for this role.
- Explore opportunities for contract extension or a permanent position based on performance.
Contract/Position Details
- Type of work: Outreach / Youth Work
- Start date: ASAP
- Duration: Full academic year
- Contract type: Temporary to Permanent
- Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday (term time only)
- Minimum pay: GBP 108 per day
Experience, Training and Qualifications
- Previous experience in a similar setting (SEMH/PRU)
- Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent and above (preferable)
- GCSE Maths and English; computer literate
Eligibility (through Prospero Teaching)
- Right to Work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS certificate with Online Update Service (or willingness to process a new application)
- Provide two professional child-related references covering at least the last two years
Other
- To be considered, apply with an up-to-date CV.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency. The successful candidate will be required to register and complete safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. All adults working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting their welfare.
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