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SANZA Teaching Agency is pleased to announce an exciting youth support worker at a specialist secondary school in Lambeth working with 15-16 year old boys experiencing social and academic challenges with ADHD or mild ASC. Offering £90-£110 daily according to experience with salary evaluation at October half-term!
We're recruiting a determined, passionate youth mentor and/or TA for this alternative provision school assisting students who benefit from inspirational role models.
THE ROLE
This mentor position offers both challenges and satisfaction. Your responsibilities include:
- Assisting young people with (SEMH) social, emotional, mental health difficulties in compact classes of 8 students
- Functioning as a youth support worker for KS4 boys who enjoy football and benefit from trustworthy, stable role models
- Offering educational guidance and personal support within this alternative provision setting
- Developing positive relationships while delivering TA assistance to pupils experiencing personal obstacles
- Supporting young people to navigate challenges and access education despite their barriers
- Utilizing youth support worker abilities to help students manage difficult situations and educational progress
- Contributing to positive transformation in this focused educational atmosphere
IDEAL CANDIDATE
We're looking for a motivated behaviour mentor, TA or graduate with sincere commitment to helping young people from challenging backgrounds with SEMH (social, emotional, mental health) difficulties managing complex situations.
Valuable experience or characteristics (not required for applicants with appropriate mindset and personality):
- History as a TA (Teaching Assistant), youth support worker, youth mentor or in personal support - especially in alternative provision or PRU contexts
- Awareness of social, emotional, mental health concerns impacting young people
- Effective behaviour management techniques appropriate for SEMH students in challenging environments
- Strong yet empathetic approach when assisting difficult students - maintaining clear expectations
- History in SEN contexts, or delivering personal support preferably Lambeth located
- Team Teach training advantageous for managing challenging scenarios
- History in the Education and Training or social care industry in Lambeth
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