Youth Support Teaching Assistant. Job in Graveney Education & Training Jobs

GSL Education - London; Graveney; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a full-time Youth Support Teaching Assistant to provide classroom support for primary and secondary students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Qualifications include relevant experience and education, and the role requires flexible support during term time.

Qualifications

• Experience in PRU or alternative provisions.
• Youth or Community Support Worker experience.
• Available to start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Support students with social and emotional needs.
• Provide 1:1 and group support.
• Assist with academic work for students behind.

Skills

Experience with SEMH needs

Flexible support provision

Calm demeanor with challenging behavior

Education

Graduate in Sociology

Graduate in Sports

Graduate in Criminology

Graduate in Psychology

Job description

Full Time - Youth Support Teaching Assistant

£90- £ 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.