Aspiring Youth Worker - Mental Health Support - Guildford
Would you like to work with young people who need additional support with their social, emotional, and mental health? Are you aspiring to be a youth worker or youth counsellor for young people?
The Opportunity:
This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual with previous SEN experience OR a Graduate with a keen interest in this area of work. It is the perfect position for someone in search of hands-on experience working with social, emotional, and mental health needs. If you're looking for a career in youth work, then this opportunity is not to be missed.
The school is situated in Guildford and supports boys aged 10-19 who have a range of additional needs associated with social, emotional, and mental health challenges. It's a small school that offers a restorative, therapeutic approach to education and behaviour management. As a learning support assistant, you will be working in classes of 4-6 pupils with a staff-to-student ratio of 1:1. The school has recently been graded as 'good' in key categories such as leadership and management and behaviour.
What is Involved:
1. Providing assistance and supervision for students before, during, and after lessons.
2. Assisting students to understand and participate in set tasks in an appropriate way.
3. Assisting with note-taking and supporting literacy and numeracy.
4. Working with a class, a small group, or individual learners.
5. Encouraging the development of appropriate social skills.
6. Ensuring accurate individual student records are maintained.
7. Helping to build confidence and motivation.
8. Participating in team meetings and training programmes as an active member of a team.
9. Working with managers and employees to support the developing culture of the organisation.
10. Following regulations pertaining to safeguarding.
What is Required:
1. An Undergraduate Degree (preferable) and/or previous SEN experience.
2. Good general education levels in English and Maths.
3. Knowledge, keen interest, or understanding of the range of different types of learning and behavioural needs (SEMH, PRU).
4. Ability to adapt to various working environments and students with differing abilities and unpredictable behaviour.
5. A co-operative working style.
6. Good interpersonal and communication skills.
7. A caring attitude and a good listener.
8. Flexibility in terms of working patterns.
Summary:
Youth Worker - SEN LSA - SEMH - Graduate Learner Support Assistant - Teaching Assistant
85 to 90 daily rate (5-day week)
Special Educational Needs
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