Youth Worker

Vision For Education Ltd.; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent daily rates paid weekly via?

Pension contributions

Full compliance with AWR

Free training

Refer a friend bonus

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd. is seeking a Youth Worker to support students with special educational needs on a one-to-one basis in a Wolverhampton school. You will build rapport to encourage attendance and help the student thrive, while following the teacher’s guidance and managing conflicts as needed.

The role runs from 8:30 to 15:30, Monday to Friday, during term time only for the full academic year. A Level 3 qualification is desirable, and an Enhanced DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with challenging behaviours and backgrounds.
• A relevant Level 3 Qualification such as Children and Young People’s Workforce, sporting qualifications and more is desired but not required.
• Able to obtain suitable references and a valid DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with SEN on a one-to-one basis.
• Build rapport to encourage attendance and engagement in school.
• Follow teacher guidance while understanding the student’s needs to handle conflicts.
• Hours: 8:30–15:30, Monday to Friday; term-time only.

Skills

Challenging behaviour experience

Caring/empathetic approach

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 3 Qualification (Children & Young People’s Workforce)

Job description

• The Youth Worker will be supporting young people with Special educational need’s on a one-to-one basis.
• Building a strong rapport with the student to encourage them to attend and thrive in school
• Following the guidance of the teacher but knowing the student well enough to deal with any conflicts
• Working 8:30 - 15:30 Monday to Friday
• Working term time only for the full academic year

About the school:

• Located in Wolverhampton
• Caters to students with moderate needs, learning difficulties and Social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Easily accessible with parking and public transport links.
• Supportive to staff, running weekly CPD training and team meetings.

About you:

• A relevant Level 3 Qualification such as Children and Young People's Workforce, Sporting qualifications and more is desired but not required.
• 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

* Vision for Education are 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 Vision for Education

Vision for Education 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.

As a valued employee of Vision for Education you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

If you would like to find out more information about the role, please contact the SEND tem on 0121 481 2230.