Youth Worker SEND

Vision for Education - Bristol; Taunton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a passionate Youth Worker to support children with special educational needs. This role offers valuable experience in the education sector, with training provided. Ideal for those looking to make a difference in young people's lives. No prior experience required, just a love for helping others. Work hours are Monday to Friday, term time only.

Benefits

Guaranteed Pay Scheme

Pension Contributions

FREE Professional Development Training

Generous Referral Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with challenging behaviours.
• Able to obtain suitable references and a valid DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with Special Educational Needs one-to-one or in small groups.
• Build rapport to encourage school attendance and success.
• Follow teacher guidance while managing student conflicts.

Skills

Caring Approach

Ability to Build Rapport

Experience with Challenging Behaviours

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Children and Young People's Workforce

Job description

Youth Worker SEND

Vision for Education are seeking a passionate Youth Worker who is looking to start a career in SEND education! Are you passionate about supporting children and young people? Do you want a rewarding career where you can be instrumental in making a difference to young people's lives?

Vision For Education are excited to provide this bespoke and incredible opportunity to support passionate people with getting into the education sector. We work alongside our client schools to provide successful Youth Workers with high quality training and paid on the job experience.

Following a successful interview and pending suitability, safeguarding and identity checks, we will work to secure you a paid placement in a school to further develop your skills.

About the role:

• The Youth Worker will be supporting young people with Special educational need s on a one-to-one basis or small group setting.

• 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

• No previous experience or qualifications necessary, just a love for helping others!

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.

What Vision for Education offer:

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 training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

If you would like to apply for the role of Youth Worker, please apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Izzy on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).