Do you have a passion for supporting young people with exhibit challenging behaviour and need a resilient role model in their life? Do you know how to build relationships where trust has been broken down? A secondary provision in Weston- super -Mare are looking for a youth support worker who’s highly committed in helping young people, many of whom have faced significant challenges in their lives outside of school. The school ethos is to boost the children confidence up and to show them that they can achieve more than they might believe is possible. The classroom sizes are no more than 8 students with 2-3 other TA’s to support and a teacher leading the class. This role is for a youth support worker to support 11–16-year-old within a SEMH provision. You do not need prior classroom experience, but experience working with young people who need support. About the position: The role is flexible hours and begins in February. Monday- Friday (08:15-3:45) term time only. Classroom sizes are no more than 8 students No prior teaching qualifications/ experience in the classroom but has experience with challenging behaviour. Assist the class teacher in providing tailored educational support to students. Provide one-on-one support and guidance to children, either individually or in small groups. The potential of a contract with the school to the success candidate On site car parking The ideal candidate Has experience working with children. Very desirable if you have worked with children in schools Be enthusiastic and able to engage children in their learning. Be confident, proactive and understanding working with challenging behaviour Have effective de-escalating/ behaviour management skills A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development. The role is available now. If this seems like the next step in your career and you think you can be a positive role model for these children, please apply and I look forward to hearing from you. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.