School Youth Worker

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you thrive in a supportive, dynamic educational environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are seeking a dedicated Youth Worker to join one of our Partner Schools in Stockton-on-Tees. You will play a vital role in supporting students with behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties, helping them to engage positively with their education. 

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide support under the direction and supervision of teaching staff to assist pupils to access the curriculum and participate fully in school activities
• Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress
• Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task based on the expectations for individual pupils
• Provide support for pupils with challenging behaviour taking account of support plans and risk assessments under the direct supervision of a teacher

A successful candidate must provide the following

• Must hold an enhanced DBS registered with the update service 
• Patient and Reliable
• Experience working with people with SEN / Disabilities
• Be confident supporting children and young people
• Worked as a Care / Support worker
• Trained in Moving and Handling 

Due to the role being required on a long term basis, we are able to negotiate your daily rate on your behalf, starting from £85 per day.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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