Youth Worker for Specialist School | Full-Time, ASAP Start

Academics; Oxford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Kidlington is seeking a dedicated Youth Worker to support students aged 4-16 with SEMH, ASD and behavioural needs. You will help develop confidence, resilience and life skills, delivering both individual and group support.

The role requires patience, calmness, excellent communication, and a commitment to safeguarding. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote wellbeing and positive behaviours in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Patient, calm and understanding.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Ability to stay professional in challenging situations.
• Understanding that each young person is an individual and may need a different approach.
• Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with their emotional, social and behavioural development.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and life skills.
• Provide individual and group support based on each young person's needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour and help pupils develop coping strategies.
• Support pupils experiencing anxiety or challenging behaviour.
• Participate in activities that promote communication, social skills, confidence and wellbeing.
• Follow individual support plans and contribute to pupils' wider development.

Skills

Patience

Excellent communication

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

Academics in Kidlington is seeking a dedicated Youth Worker to support students aged 4-16 with SEMH, ASD and behavioural needs. You will help develop confidence, resilience and life skills, delivering both individual and group support.

The role requires patience, calmness, excellent communication, and a commitment to safeguarding. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote wellbeing and positive behaviours in a school setting.