Youth Support Worker

SEND Youth Support Worker - Torbay

TimePlan Education are seeking dedicated Youth Support Workers to work in SEN educational settings across Torbay. For mainstream and special schools that have a number of vacancies need Youth Support Workers that have experience in coaching, mentoring, and lending assistance in classroom settings. Ideal candidates must feel comfortable dealing with challenging behaviour from students with a range of additional SEN and be able to show a calm and engaging approach. Experience of working with children or young people in an education setting isn't essential, but a willingness to learn new coaching skills to improve behaviour and development is critical.

Role Responsibilities

• Supporting SEN students at all age ranges and attainment levels.

• Ability to engage and support pupils across activities and learning.

• Supporting in both group work and 1:1 support.

• Supervising, coaching and mentoring behaviour of pupils.

Benefits To You

• Working in a unique learning environment.

• Opportunity to have a positive effect on a young individual's life .

• Highly competitive rates of pay, depending on experience.

• Additional training offered to better enhance classroom performance.

• Fast clearance process, most of which can be accessed online.

• Dedicated consultant.

Role Requirements

• Experience of supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour and SEN

• Able to stay calm and de-escalate challenging behaviour.

• Valid DBS registered with the online update service or be willing to apply for a new DBS

• Available 3-5 days a week and able to commit to at least 1-6 months

Why work with Timeplan Education?

We were founded in 2008 and our staff have over 20 years’ experience in SEND education so truly understand what schools and local authorities require to support the children in their care. We will work hard to support you throughout your assignment and help you to develop your existing skills. Our team will also always offer honest feedback to enhance your career in education.

When you join the TimePlan Education family, you not only have easy access to the best education jobs in the market, you’ll benefit from having a team of education experts championing your career and caring about your success. Yes, we'll find you a classroom where you can flourish, but we'll also give you ongoing career support and professional development to ensure you're up to date with the latest teaching techniques and regularly check in with you to ensure you're happy and thriving.

Benefits to you

• Free Team Teach Training
• Excellent rates of pay.
• Valuable classroom-based experience

TimePlan Education Group Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Enhanced Disclosure, Barring Service (DBS) check and two professional references.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Contract length: 5 months

Salary: £85.00-£95.00 per day

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Torquay: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 16-031255
Expected start date: 17/04/2023