Youth Worker - Blackley

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution is seeking a dedicated Youth Worker/Teaching Assistant to support students with Social Emotional Mental Health needs. This role involves mentoring and guiding young individuals aged 11-16, helping them engage with their education in a supportive environment. The position is full-time during term time and offers the potential for a permanent role based on performance. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people and possess strong mentoring skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEMH, PRU, or similar settings is essential.
• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or above preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build connections with young people, acting as a mentor and role model.
• Support pupils in the classroom and on a vocational basis.

Skills

Mentoring Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Counseling Techniques

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Job description

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Prospero Teaching - SEMH School Youth Worker/TA

Prospero Teaching is working with a Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) school in Blackley. The school caters to students with additional needs and mental health issues.

The role is available to start as soon as possible, with the intention to retain the position for the entire academic year.

The school provides education for pupils who have an educational plan to receive their education in a specialist provision, due to their learning needs.

The school accepts pupils for whom mainstream education is not suitable.

The pupils are aged 11-16 years old, in KS3/4 secondary, all with EHCP plans and additional needs.

Many pupils have experienced trauma, neglect, or come from chaotic home environments.

Your role involves building connections with the young people, acting as a mentor and role model.

Given the barriers pupils face in the classroom, the role requires forging strong relationships with them.

You will utilize mentoring skills—similar to those used in sports, drama, or counselling—to help students engage with the school.

You will support pupils both in the classroom and on a vocational basis outside the classroom.

This position is open to experienced mentors and those with a strong background in mentoring children and young adults. Depending on performance, the school may extend the contract or offer a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location – Blackley
• Position – Youth Worker/TA
• Type of work – Classroom support
• Start date – ASAP
• Duration – Full academic year
• Contract type – Temporary with potential for permanent
• Hours – Full time, Monday to Friday (term time only)
• Pay – GBP 100 per day

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in SEMH, PRU, or similar settings
• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or above preferred
• GCSE Maths and English, computer literate

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced child barred list DBS registered with the update service or willingness to obtain one
• Two professional child-related references covering the last two years