Youth worker within SEN Schools

The role

• The school seeks a Youth worker within schools who will be confident, empathetic, patient and open minded.
• providing support and guidance to the students in their variety of learning needs and assistance with personal care / moving and handling with hoists.
• Delivering support to children aged 6-16 years old on a one-to-one and small-group basis.
• Building a trustworthy and lasting relationship with students, enabling them to reach their full potential whilst shining bright.

About the school:

• The school is a specialist provision for children with SEN. The school teaches children from 6 to 16 years old in small classes with an ambitious curriculum and increased opportunities for SEMH development opportunities.
• The school aims to develop the full potential of each pupil in a respectful, inspiring and supportive environment.
• The school provides an extensive range of extracurricular activities, a perfect opportunity for a confident Youth Worker to go the extra mile.
• The school does their upmost to support students in a calm and non-confrontational manner, helping students to feel comfortable enabling them to make the most of their opportunities.
• Easy access from Holmer, Breinton and Grafton.

To be considered for the role of a Youth Worker within SEN schools you will:

• Be flexible.
• Experience in Youth Work (Preferable)
• Ideally have your own transport or close public transport links
• Experience with both small group and 1:1 is beneficial
• Friendly and nurturing qualities.
• Competent behaviour management skills.
• Have experience supporting children and young adults with a range of different learning needs and abilities – PMLD, MLD, ADHD, ADD, ASD, Global Delay, VI, HI, SEMH
• Preferablymoving and handling training or have recent experience in this.
• Have a patient and caring nature.
• Have a desire to work with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
• Willing to complete CPD training.

Vision for Education is 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.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

Salary

£445-£470 per week

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Have a desire to work with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

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.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

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 Will on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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