Youth Support Worker, Primary School based

Aspire People; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

CPD access

Dedicated consultant support

Full-time role in a South Manchester/W

Job summary

Aspire People are working in partnership with a large Primary School in Wythenshawe, South Manchester. We are seeking a Youth Support Worker to join as a SEND Teaching Assistant for identified pupils across Key Stage 2.

The ideal candidate will deliver 1:1 interventions, supporting engagement with core subjects and handling SEMH and other complex needs. Experience in youth work or sports coaching, or a degree in Psychology, Criminology or Youth Studies is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work, sports coaching, or a degree in Psychology, Criminology or Youth Studies.
• Confident supporting pupils with SEMH and other complex needs across KS2.
• Willingness to deliver 1:1 interventions and support engagement with core subjects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 interventions to support engagement with core subjects.
• Support identified KS2 pupils across SEMH and other complex needs.
• Work with school staff to implement interventions and contribute to safeguarding.

Skills

Youth work

Sports coaching

Education

Degree in Psychology, Criminology or 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, on an ongoing basis from September for the duration of the academic year.

What Aspire can offer you

• Good rates of pay - 95 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.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business.

Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.