Youth Worker

Vision for Education Ltd; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking school in Aylesbury as a SEND Youth Worker, where your role will be pivotal in supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. This opportunity allows you to work closely with students, building strong relationships and addressing their complex needs. You'll thrive in a well-resourced environment that promotes staff development and wellbeing. If you're passionate about making a difference and have the right qualifications, this role offers a rewarding career path in education. Don't miss out on the chance to contribute to a positive learning experience for young people.

Benefits

Wellbeing initiatives

Career progression opportunities

Supportive staff culture

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Childcare or Health and Social Care are essential.
• Experience working with children with challenging behaviours is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Special Educational Needs on a one-to-one basis.
• Build strong rapport with students and assist with their medical needs.

Skills

Childcare

Health and Social Care

Experience with challenging behaviours

Resilience

Resourcefulness

Education

Relevant Qualification in Childcare

Qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

The Edwin Group is seeking experienced SEND Youth Workers to work in a forward-thinking school that caters to students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

About The Role

• The Youth Worker will be supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs on a one-to-one basis.
• Building a strong rapport with students and supporting with their complex medical needs.
• Following the guidance of the teacher but using their own initiative to help the students thrive in school.
• Working 30 – 37 hours per week, term-time only.
• Have the choice of working with primary or secondary aged children.
  
  

About The School

• Located in the charming town of Aylesbury – easily accessible with parking and public transport links from areas such as Leighton Buzzard, Hemel Hempstead, Bicester and Luton.
• Caters to students with Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties and is very well-resourced.
• Keen to help staff progress in their career with the opportunity to become an Unqualified Teacher.
• A positive staff culture with wellbeing initiatives running all year round including 15 Mental Health First Aiders.
  
  

About You

• A relevant Qualification such as Childcare, Health and Social Care
• Able to obtain suitable references and a valid DBS check*
• Experience working with children with challenging behaviours and backgrounds.
• A non-judgmental and caring approach with a resilient and resourceful character.
• The Edwin Group is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
  
  

About The Edwin Group

We are a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff, with branches across the country.

If you would like to apply for the role of Youth Worker, please send your CV via this website as soon as possible and we will be in touch.

If you would like to find out more information about the role, please contact our SEND specialists team on.

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