Youth Worker in Schools - Support & SEND Mentoring

Vision for Education Ltd; Littledean; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free training

Flexible hours

Career progression

Pension contribution

Consultant support

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Vision for Education are recruiting Youth Workers Within Schools to support pupils across primary, secondary and specialist settings in Cinderford and surrounding areas. You will work inside schools, helping pupils engage with learning, manage behaviour and grow confidence.

We welcome candidates from youth work, care, sports coaching or teaching assistant backgrounds. The role offers flexible hours (full-time, part-time or ad-hoc) with ongoing CPD and dedicated consultant support from Vision for

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people, background in youth work, care, sports coaching, mentoring or teaching support.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour and difficult situations effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff.
• Able to work well as part of a school team and collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff.
• Experience supporting SEND, SEMH or behavioural needs is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to obtain/enhance Enhanced DBS clearance and safeguarding awareness.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils
• Support children and young people with SEND, SEMH and additional learning needs
• Help pupils manage behaviour, emotions and social situations
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Support engagement with lessons and classroom activities
• Encourage confidence, resilience and independence
• Work alongside teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEN staff and pastoral teams
• Provide mentoring and pastoral support where needed
• Help pupils who may have autism, ADHD, communication difficulties or challenging behaviour

Skills

Experience with children

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Vision for Education are recruiting Youth Workers Within Schools to support pupils across primary, secondary and specialist settings in Cinderford and surrounding areas. You will work inside schools, helping pupils engage with learning, manage behaviour and grow confidence.

We welcome candidates from youth work, care, sports coaching or teaching assistant backgrounds. The role offers flexible hours (full-time, part-time or ad-hoc) with ongoing CPD and dedicated consultant support from Vision for