Youth Worker - Learning Support Assistant

Academics Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support company in Basildon seeks a Youth Worker - Learning Support Assistant to provide vital support to young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This full-time role involves assisting pupils in the classroom, and contributing to their overall development. Strong knowledge of safeguarding is essential. Competitive daily salary between £88-£100 with excellent training and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Fantastic training and support

CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Aspired to work as a youth worker or youth counsellor.
• Eligible for a full-time, long-term role.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 5-11 with SEN in a school setting.
• Contribute to a therapeutic approach to education.
• Assist with academic and emotional development.

Skills

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Interest in working with young people with SEN and SEMH

Job description

Overview

Youth Worker - Learning Support Assistant in Basildon, Essex. This role supports young people who need additional support with their social, emotional and mental health (SEMH).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 5-11 with a range of needs associated with SEN, in a school setting.
• Work in classes of 4-6 pupils with a staff to student ratio of 1:1.
• Contribute to a restorative, therapeutic approach to education and behaviour management.
• Assist with academic, social and emotional development both in the classroom and in day-to-day life.
• Adhere to safeguarding and child protection requirements and complete safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS via the update service.

Qualifications and requirements

• Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Aspiring to work as a youth worker or youth counsellor; interest in working with young people with SEN and SEMH.
• Eligible for a full-time, long-term role with a view to permanent.
• Capacity to satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS.

Position details

• Location: Basildon, Essex
• Full-time (Monday to Friday)
• Long-term with the view of going permanent
• Salary: £88-£100 per day
• SEN
• Fantastic training and support provided; CPD opportunities
• Start date: as soon as possible

How to apply

To apply, or for more information on the above role, please send an up to date CV to or call Sarah on (phone number removed).