Youth Worker

GSL Education - London; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent SEN and Behaviour school in Croydon is looking for multiple roles to start immediately. The school focuses on supporting vulnerable young people with emotional and mental health needs. Candidates with various backgrounds in youth work, education, or care are encouraged to apply. The school offers training opportunities and a clear career progression pathway.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Competitive salary

Clear career progression pathway

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in the UK.
• Candidates with engaging personality considered.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable young people with emotional and mental health needs.
• Work with small groups, pairs, or individually.

Skills

Youth Work

Education

Care

Psychology

Special Needs

Social and Emotional Mental Health

Education

Graduates specialized in psychology

Graduates specialized in special needs

Graduates specialized in social and emotional mental health

Job description

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum requirements for this position include experience supporting children in the UK.

An independent SEN and Behaviour school based in Croydon is recruiting for multiple roles to start immediately.

About the school

• Primary ACS and SEMH
• Secondary KS3-KS5, challenging behaviour, SEMH, ADHD
• Vulnerable young people, emotional and mental health
• Outreach Worker

About the role / Requirements

• Class sizes are taught in small groups, pairs, or individually.
• Background in youth work, education, or care
• Graduates specialized in psychology, special needs, or social and emotional mental health

Given the varied needs of pupils, the school will consider candidates with different SEN, youth work, or behaviour-based experiences. Candidates without formal qualifications but with an engaging personality will also be considered.

The school offers:

• Training and development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Clear career progression pathway
• Walking distance from Kingston
• Low staff turnover due to a culture of promoting from within