Youth Worker

TeacherActive Ltd; Failsworth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Courses

Referral scheme – £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with an outstanding SEMH provision in Failsworth, seeking an SEMH Youth Worker to support KS3/KS4 pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. The role starts after October half term on a long-term basis with PAYE payroll.

You will help pupils engage with learning, build trust and use a calm, consistent approach to managing challenging behaviour. CPD and referral benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience managing challenging behaviour.
• Understanding SEMH needs.
• Ability to build trust with young people.
• Strong communication with teaching and support staff.
• Patient, resilient and consistent approach to supporting pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to engage with learning and activities.
• Build positive relationships and a calm classroom environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to manage behaviour.

Skills

Managing challenging behaviour

SEMH awareness

Relationship building

Communication skills

Patience and resilience

Job description

Are you an SEMH Youth Worker with experience managing challenging behaviour?

Can you build positive relationships with young people with social, emotional and mental health needs?

Do you have the patience and resilience to support pupils in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ SEMH alternative provision in Failsworth. The setting provides education for pupils across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4 who have social, emotional and mental health needs.

The provision is looking to appoint an SEMH Youth Worker on a long-term basis, starting after October half term. You will support pupils to engage with learning and build positive relationships, using a calm, consistent approach to managing challenging behaviour.

The successful SEMH Youth Worker will have:

• Experience managing challenging behaviour (essential)
• An understanding of social, emotional and mental health needs
• The ability to build trust with young people and encourage their engagement in learning
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with teaching and support staff
• A patient, resilient and consistent approach to supporting pupils

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.