Youth Support Worker, Primary School based

Aspire People Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good pay (£90–£110)

CPD access

Dedicated consultant

Safeguarding checks

Job summary

Aspire People partner with a large primary school in Wythenshawe, South Manchester, recruiting a Youth Support Worker to act as a SEND Teaching Assistant across Key Stage 2. The role involves delivering 1:1 interventions to help pupils engage with core subjects and support SEMH needs within a well-resourced setting.

This full-time, term-time role runs 08:20 to 15:30, Monday to Friday, for the full academic year.

Qualifications

• Experience in Youth work or Sports Coaching.
• Degree in Psychology, Criminology or Youth Studies preferred.
• Commitment to supporting vulnerable pupils.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 interventions to support engagement with core subjects.
• Support SEMH pupils with behaviours that challenge and build engagement.
• Work within a timetable across Key Stage 2.

Skills

Youth work

Sports coaching

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Criminology

Degree in Youth Studies

Job description

Aspire People are working in partnership with a large Primary School in Wythenshawe, South Manchester. SLT are looking for a Youth Support Worker to work as a SEND Teaching Assistant with a number of identified pupils across Key Stage 2. The school is a large multi form entry Primary School, with a diverse pupils intake. The school is well resourced to support pupils with SEND, with a provision on site for pupils with Social Emotional Mental Health needs. The ideal candidate will be working with a number of identified pupils with SEMH needs, and other complex needs, across Key Stage 2. Pupils may exhibit behaviours that challenge so potential candidates need to be confident supporting those with SEMH needs, be resilient in their approach and committed and passionate about understanding the 'bigger picture'. You would be working with the pupils on a timetable basis, delivering 1:1 interventions to help support their engagement with core subjects.

This role is an ideal opportunity for those who have experience in Youth work, Sports Coaching or have a degree in Psychology, Criminology or Youth Studies. Training is provide by the school on specific interventions, but a passion and commitment for supporting vulnerable pupils to help them reach their true potential is essential. This is a full time role, 08.20 to 15.30 Monday to Friday term time only for the duration of the full academic year

What Aspire can offer you:

• Good rates of pay -£90 to £110 depending on experience
• A full time opportunity in a South Manchester Primary School
• Access to Free CPD
• A designated consultant to support with every step of the journey
• All employment is subject to safer recruitment checks, including references and Enhanced DBS.
• Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment.