Youth Worker
- Teaching Assistant
- Greater Manchester
- Full Time
Job description
Youth Worker – Full-Time Role in Levenshulme
Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Youth Worker to join an Ofsted-rated "Good" secondary school in Levenshulme. This is a full-time position starting in December and running until the end of the academic year, with the potential for a permanent role based on performance. The role offers a salary between £419.25 - £500 per week, depending on experience.
Role Overview:
As a Youth Worker in this secondary school, your primary responsibility will be to provide essential support and guidance to students, helping them navigate both academic and personal challenges. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that students feel safe, supported, and motivated to engage with their education and reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Building strong, trusting relationships with students, acting as a mentor and role model, and offering emotional and behavioral support as needed.
- Providing one-to-one support and small group interventions to help students with social, emotional, and behavioral issues, ensuring they stay focused and engaged in their learning.
- Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and other support workers to identify students who may be at risk of disengagement, and developing strategies to help them overcome barriers to their education.
- Assisting in the creation and implementation of individualized learning and behavioral plans to support students in need of additional guidance.
- Acting as a liaison between the school, parents, and external agencies to ensure students receive the holistic support they need, both in and out of school.
- Encouraging positive behavior and attitudes by helping students build resilience, self-esteem, and coping skills.
- Monitoring students' progress and providing regular feedback to teaching staff and other school professionals to ensure that interventions are effective.
- Supporting after-school activities, projects, and workshops aimed at personal development, peer support, and life skills.
- Promoting a positive school culture where students feel safe, respected, and valued, helping to maintain a supportive and inclusive school environment.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Experience working with young people, ideally in a school, youth work, or mentoring role, with a focus on supporting students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly and develop meaningful relationships with young people.
- A compassionate and empathetic approach, with a genuine desire to help students overcome challenges and succeed.
- Good organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle a varied and dynamic workload.
- Experience working collaboratively with teaching staff, parents, and external support agencies to create effective support plans for students.
- A proactive attitude, with a commitment to contributing positively to the school community and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Key Details:
- Start Date: December
- Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
- Pay: £419.25 - £500 per week, based on experience
- Potential for Permanent Role: Possible transition to a permanent position depending on performance.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people and making a difference in their lives. If you are dedicated to helping students overcome personal and academic challenges, this role will allow you to make a positive impact in a vibrant and supportive school environment.
Apply now to take the next step in your career as a Youth Worker and help shape the future of young people in Levenshulme!
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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