Youth Worker

TeacherActive; Stockport; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited seeks a SEMH Youth Worker for an SEMH Alternative Provision School in Stockport. The role is temporary with long-term potential and full-time hours, starting immediately.

You will support pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour, helping to manage conduct and foster engagement with learning and school life. The successful candidate will have experience in SEMH or related settings, strong behaviour management, and a patient, resilient, and positive approach,

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour.
• Experience working within an SEMH, Alternative Provision, Youth Work or similar setting.
• Experience supporting pupils across KS3 and KS4.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• A patient, resilient and positive approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Help manage behaviour and encourage engagement in learning.

Skills

Challenging behaviour experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Job description

North West/ temporary / £92.63 - 115.00 per day

Do you have experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour?

Are you confident building positive relationships with pupils who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs?

Are you resilient, patient and able to remain calm in challenging situations?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an SEMH Alternative Provision School in Stockport that supports pupils across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4. The setting provides a supportive and structured environment for young people who require additional help to engage positively with education and develop their confidence and independence.

The school is looking to take on a SEMH Youth Worker on a long-term, full-time basis with an immediate start. The successful SEMH Youth Worker will support pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour, helping to manage behaviour, build positive relationships and encourage pupils to engage with learning and school life.

The successful SEMH Youth Worker will have:

• Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour
• Experience working within an SEMH, Alternative Provision, Youth Work or similar setting
• Experience supporting pupils across KS3 and KS4
• Strong behaviour management skills
• A patient, resilient and positive approach
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

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 Terms and Conditions apply

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.