Secondary School
Youth Worker
Hulme
Prospero teaching are working with a Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) school in Hulme, which deals with students with additional needs and mental health issues. The role is starting as soon as possible, with a view to stay in the position for the academic year.
The school caters for pupils who have an educational plan to receive their education in a specialist provision due to their learning needs. The school takes pupils who have been identified as not suited for mainstream education.
The pupils are aged 11-16 years old (KS3/4 secondary), all with EHCP plans and additional needs. They have usually experienced some form of trauma, neglect, or chaotic home life.
Your role is to build a connection with the young people and act as a mentor and role model. Due to the barriers the pupils face in the classroom, the role will entail forging strong relationships with them.
The role will see you using various mentoring skills (similar to those used in sports, drama, and counselling) to help individuals engage with the school. You will support pupils both in and out of the classroom on a more vocational basis.
The position is open to all experienced candidates and those with a strong background in mentoring children and young adults. Depending on performance, the school may consider extending the contract or offering a permanent position.
CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS
Location: Hulme (M15)
Position: Youth Worker/TA
Type of work: Classroom support
Contract or position start date: ASAP
Duration / Likely Duration: Full academic year
Contract type: Temporary - Permanent
Full time/part time: Full time
Minimum rate of pay: GBP108 per day
Hours: Mon - Fri (term time only)
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Previous experience in a similar setting / SEMH/PRU is required. Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent and above is preferable. GCSE Maths and English and computer literacy are also required.
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
1. Hold Right to Work in the UK
2. Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
3. Provide two professional child-related references that cover at least the last two years
OTHER
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting their welfare.
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