SEN Youth Worker: Support & Empower Students

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Redditch; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education, a specialist recruitment agency, are seeking a Youth Worker for an SEN secondary school in Redditch. You will support students with diverse needs, delivering planned interventions on a 1:1 and small group basis.

Working in partnership with the SENCO, you will help achieve EHCP outcomes, promote social and emotional well-being, and maintain safeguarding and welfare procedures in line with school policies.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Youth Worker or in a similar role, preferably in an educational setting.
• Understanding of SEN and experience with students with Autism, ADHD and SEMH.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection; DBS checks may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting students in 1:1 and small group settings with pre-planned interventions.
• Planning and delivering group activities to build social skills and emotional well-being.
• Collaborating with the SENCO to work towards EHCP outcomes.
• Maintaining regular communication with parents/guardians and reporting progress.
• Participating in multi-disciplinary meetings to discuss student progress and support plans.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication with staff/parents

Behaviour management

Education

Youth work qualification

Education/ Social work background

Job description

GSL Education, a specialist recruitment agency, are seeking a Youth Worker for an SEN secondary school in Redditch. You will support students with diverse needs, delivering planned interventions on a 1:1 and small group basis.

Working in partnership with the SENCO, you will help achieve EHCP outcomes, promote social and emotional well-being, and maintain safeguarding and welfare procedures in line with school policies.