Child And Youth Worker

Overview

Vision for Education are seeking an experienced Youth Worker to work in a primary and secondary school that caters to students with Autism, Learning difficulties, and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.

• The Youth Worker will be supporting young people with Special educational needs on a one-to-one basis.
• Building a strong rapport with the student to encourage them to attend and thrive in school.
• Following the guidance of the teacher but knowing the student well enough to deal with any conflicts.
• Working 8:30 - 15:30 Monday to Friday.
• Working term time only for the full academic year.

• Located in West Bromwich.
• Caters to students with moderate needs, learning difficulties and Social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Easily accessible with parking and public transport links.
• Supportive to staff, running weekly CPD training and team meetings.

• A relevant Level 3 Qualification such as Children and Young People s Workforce, Sporting qualifications and more is desired but not required.
• Able to obtain suitable references and a valid DBS check*
• Experience working with children with challenging behaviours and backgrounds.
• A non-judgmental and caring approach.

* Vision for Education are 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.

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

• 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.
• Free training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

If you would like to apply for the role of Youth Worker, please send your CV via this website as soon as possible and we will be in touch. For more information about the role, please contact the SEND team.