Youth Support Worker

Vision for Education; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency seeks a full-time Youth Support Worker to support students aged 11-16 with social, emotional, and mental health needs in Chesterfield. The role involves working closely with a dedicated team to help engage students through various educational activities, ensuring their needs are met in a supportive environment. Excellent training and development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Excellent weekly pay via PAYE

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions after qualifying period

Free professional development training

Regular social events

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Dedicated support from a personal consultant

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS registered or willingness to apply.
• Able to work independently.
• Availability Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH and EBD in various activities.
• Engage students aged 11-16 in small or large groups.
• Demonstrate through sports-based lessons or classroom activities.

Skills

Experience with challenging behaviours

Proactive working

Team Teach (desirable)

Driving licence

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Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications.

The role

The role of a Youth Support Worker involves working within the classroom with a dedicated behavioural support team providing learning support to students in a SEMH (Social, Emotional, Mental Health) and EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) pupil referral unit (PRU) in the Chesterfield area. Some pupils may also have needs such as ADHD, ODD, dyslexia, autism, mild learning difficulties, anxiety, and those who follow an EHCP. In this role, you will encourage, support, and engage with young people aged 11–16 years old (KS3/4) who are disengaged from education. You will do this in small groups, larger groups, or on a 1:1 basis, demonstrating this through a variety of sports-based P.E lessons or classroom-based activities such as food technology, literacy, and numeracy. This position is full-time, temporary with the potential to become permanent.

The school

All of the schools that Vision for Education works with are dedicated to offering the best possible learning experience tailored to each student’s individual needs. The schools cater to children with special educational needs and are equipped with the best teams and technology to help children adapt and grow into adult life. This particular school is based within the Chesterfield area and was rated ‘Good’ by a recent Ofsted report. It caters to young people who have been permanently excluded from mainstream schools.

Requirements

To be considered for the Youth Support Worker position, you will have:

• Previous experience working with challenging behaviours (highly desirable)
• An enhanced DBS registered with the update service or willingness to apply for one
• The ability to work proactively and on your own initiative
• Desirable: Team Teach Trained – Level 2, or willingness to undertake a free course through us
• A driving licence and a car with business insurance are essential
• Availability Monday to Friday

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We conduct thorough interviews and reference checks, and all staff must undertake an Enhanced DBS check registered with the Update Service.

We are a leading education recruitment agency dedicated to the learning and development of young people, employing high-quality primary, secondary, and SEND staff across the country.

What we offer

• Excellent weekly pay via our PAYE system, with rates discussed at registration
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to conditions)
• Pension contributions (after a qualifying period)
• Full compliance with AWR regulations
• Free professional development training such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and an online Educare package worth £390
• Regular social events with complimentary food and drinks
• Refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme
• Dedicated support from a personal consultant