The role of a Youth Support Worker involves working within the classroom with a dedicated behavioural support team providing learning support to students in a SEMH (Social, Emotional, Mental Health) and EBD (Emotional, Behavioural difficulties) School in the Chesterfield area. In this role, you will encourage and engage with young people aged 11 – 16 years old (KS3/4) who are disengaged from education in either groups or on a 1:1 basis, through a variety of sports-based P.E lessons or within classroom-based learning. This role is a full-time temporary to permanent position.
The school
All of the schools that Vision for Education work with are dedicated to offering the best possible learning experience tailored to each student’s individual needs. The schools cater for children with special education needs and have the best teams and technology to help children adapt and grow into adult life. This school, in particular, will be based in a brand-new site within Chesterfield that is rated ‘excellent’ by a recent Ofsted report. The school caters for young people who have been permanently excluded from mainstream school.
Requirements
1. Previous experience of working with behaviours that challenge is highly desirable.
2. An enhanced DBS registered to the update service or the willingness to apply for one.
3. The ability to work on initiative and proactively.
4. Be Team Teach Trained – Level 2 or be willing to undertake a course through us free of charge.
5. A driving licence and a car is essential.
6. Available Monday to Friday.
About Vision for Education
Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. 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.
Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary, and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country.
What Vision for Education offers
1. Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
2. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
3. Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
4. Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations) to ensure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
5. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and an online Educare training package worth £390.
6. Regular social events with 100% complimentary food and drinks.
7. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
8. Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
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