Social & Emotional Youth Worker

Protocol Education Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a Social & Emotional Youth Worker for a special needs school in Bristol. The ideal candidate should possess a passion for supporting children with additional needs and adaptability to individual requirements. Responsibilities include inspiring students with ASD and SEMH, utilizing creative teaching methods, and building strong relationships. Competitive pay rates and professional development opportunities, alongside a commitment to safeguarding children are included as part of the temporary position.

Benefits

Competitive rates

CPD opportunities

Refer a friend rebate

Free webinars

Social events

NQT/ECT network

CV writing assistance

Qualifications

• Professional and passionate about SEND/SEMH and supporting children with additional needs.
• Able to adapt to meet individual student needs.
• Rigorous and determined leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Support students with ASD, SEMH, and complex learning disabilities.
• Inspire and motivate children to achieve personal targets.
• Utilize engaging teaching methods during lessons.

Skills

Behaviour management

Support for additional needs

Creative teaching methods

Relationship building

Job description

Protocol Education are currently recruiting for a Social & Emotional Youth Worker to work in a thriving special needs school based in Bristol.

The students that attend the schools all have either ASD/Social, Emotional, Mental Health needs (SEMH)/complex learning disabilities or are being identified as having a statement of an educational need or an Educational, health and care plan (EHCP). The school prides itself as part of a supportive federation, aiming to support every child so they can develop self-esteem, achieve appropriate and challenging personal targets and develop an enthusiasm for learning so they can make the most of opportunities presented to them. All staff work to inspire, motivate, challenge and support each pupil, no matter what their individual needs may be.

The ideal candidate will be professional and passionate about SEND/SEMH and supporting children with additional needs and be fully able to adapt themselves to meet each individual needs, including excellent behaviour management.

Position: Social & Emotional Youth Worker

Location: Bristol

Start dates: January

What we're looking for:

• Believes that every student, regardless of their background or need, can make outstanding progress.
• Is rigorous, relentless, determined, creative, and inspirational in their style and presence as a leader.
• Utilises a variety of teaching methods to present engaging, thoughtful lessons and CPD sessions.
• Is caring and has the drive and passion to continue to develop strong relationships and the well‑being with staff, students, parents, governors, professionals and the local community.
What we offer:
• Competitive rates that express your experience and responsibilities.
• CPD during half term or summer.
• £50 refer a friend rebate.
• Free webinars.
• Social events (currently online).
• NQT/ECT network and community.
• CV writing assistance and marking tools.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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