Youth Worker

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Learning Mentors to support children with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This temporary role offers a chance to make a real difference in students' lives by providing tailored support and engaging activities. Ideal for those looking to gain classroom experience or pivot to a rewarding career in education. You will work closely with teachers, contribute to students' educational plans, and help create a constructive environment. If you are passionate about supporting young learners and ready for a fulfilling challenge, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Mileage covered for driving duties

Opportunity for permanent position

Qualifications

• Experience in a supportive role in education or care settings is essential.
• Candidates with backgrounds in ex-army, ex-prison officer, or sports coaching are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH and SEND needs in a structured curriculum.
• Plan and deliver interventions in collaboration with teachers.
• Manage classroom behavior and maintain a positive learning environment.

Skills

Support Work

Youth Work

Teaching Assistance

Behavior Management

Safeguarding Procedures

Education

Relevant Qualifications in Education or Support Work

Job description

Protocol Education are currently recruiting for Learning Mentors to work with children with social, emotional, mental health (SEMH) and SEND needs in a school in BS16.

The school is a Primary School which also provides alternative provision for students with SEND and SEMH who are unable to access mainstream education for a variety of reasons. Your role will include that of a Mentor/Support Worker, supporting their SEMH and SEND specific needs, well-being and academic abilities in a structured and adapted curriculum. The majority of students have Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP's) which as a key support worker, you will contribute and work together with the student to achieve their targets and offer purposeful, engaging, fun activities and lessons that progress each individual student and challenge them appropriately.

The school are looking for someone with previous school experience or have worked in a supportive role, such as a support worker/youth worker/teaching assistant/carer/intervention/tutor. The school are also keen to speak to people with ex-army/ex-prison officer/ex-counsellor or sports coach backgrounds.

This role is ideal for someone seeking to gain valuable classroom experience prior to embarking on a teaching career, or a great opportunity for any graduates seeking a bold new career change.

The Role:

1. Working closely with the staff team, specifically teachers in order to contribute to student's EHCP's and individual needs academically and socially.
2. Plan and deliver interventions alongside the teacher.
3. Support in managing the behaviour of pupils whilst they undertake their work and ensuring a constructive and positive environment is always enforced.
4. Drive as there will be collection and drop-offs (mileage covered).
5. De-escalating situations within the classroom in the correct way certifying safeguarding procedures are always adhered.
6. Reporting any safeguarding concerns using the school’s referral procedures and safeguarding policies.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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