Youth Support Teaching Assistant

GSL Education - London; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a full-time Youth Support Teaching Assistant to support vulnerable students with social, emotional, and mental health needs in a primary/secondary SEMH school. The role involves providing classroom and one-on-one support under the guidance of educators, ensuring a safe and conducive learning environment, with immediate start available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a PRU or alternative provision.
• Flexible in providing 1:1 and group support.
• Understanding of child protection and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support students with social, emotional, mental health needs.
• Provide 1:1 support with emotional issues.
• Assist pupils who are behind with their work.

Skills

Support young people with social, emotional, mental health needs

Resilience

Positive personality

Education

Graduate (Sociology, Sports, Criminology, Psychology)

Job description

Full Time - Youth Support Teaching Assistant

GBP90- GBP 100 daily rate

We are seeking an experienced youth worker to support a Primary/Secondary Pupil SEMH School.

About the school

• Primary ACS and SEMH
• Secondary KS3 KS5 Challenging behaviour, SEMH, ADHD
• Vulnerable young people, emotional and mental health
• Outreach Worker

They are looking for at least 2 of the following qualities:

• Previous experience working in a PRU or alternative provision
• Graduate (Sociology, Sports, Criminology or Psychology)
• Experienced Youth or Community Support Worker
• Support workers from mental health facilities or high-risk secure units
• Sports coaches looking to transfer skills in supporting vulnerable young pupils education
• Confident, resilient, positive personality

Role:

• This will be supporting students with social, emotional, mental health needs across either primary or secondary ages providing classroom support.
• You will also be required to provide 1:1 support with any emotional issues, and supporting if pupils are behind with their work

Requirements:

• Experience and understanding of how to support young people with social, emotional, mental health needs
• Flexible in being able to provide 1:1, group support
• Deal with any challenging behaviours or incidents in a calm manner
• Available to start immediately
• Commitment during term time full time Monday to Friday 8.30am 4.00pm

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Safeguarding Reminder: This position requires a strong understanding of child protection. All candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS and background checks. GSL is proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunities employer.