Youth Support Worker

Vision for Education; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Youth Support Worker in Chesterfield. This full-time position involves working with students in need of behavioral support. Ideal candidates will have experience managing challenging behaviors and a driving license. Benefits include excellent weekly pay, guaranteed pay scheme, pension contributions, and free professional development training.

Benefits

Excellent weekly pay

Guaranteed pay scheme

Free professional development training

Regular social events

Referral bonuses

Dedicated support from a personal consultant

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with challenging behaviors (highly desirable).
• Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or willingness to apply.
• Availability from Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and support young people aged 11-16 years old.
• Deliver sports-based P.E lessons or classroom activities.
• Work within the classroom with a dedicated behavioural support team.

Skills

Experience with challenging behaviors

Proactive initiative

Team Teach Trained

Tools

Driving license

Business insurance

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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, 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 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. The role involves delivering sports-based P.E lessons or classroom-based activities such as food technology, literacy, and numeracy. This is a full-time, temporary-to-permanent position.

The school

All schools that Vision for Education works with are dedicated to providing the best possible learning experiences tailored to each student's needs. The schools cater to children with special educational needs and are equipped with excellent teams and technology to support children’s development into adult life. This particular school is based in Chesterfield 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 behaviors (highly desirable)
• An enhanced DBS registered to 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 license, a car, and 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 undergo an Enhanced DBS check registered on 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 Vision for Education offers

As a valued employee, you will receive:

• Excellent weekly pay via our PAYE system, with rates based on experience and qualifications
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and criteria)
• Pension contributions (after qualifying period)
• Full compliance with AWR regulations
• Free professional development training, including Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and online Educare training worth £390
• Regular social events with complimentary food and drinks
• Referral bonuses for recommending colleagues
• Dedicated support from a personal consultant