Youth Support Worker, Primary School based

Overview

Aspire People are working in partnership with a large Primary School in Wythenshawe, South Manchester. SLT are looking for a Youth Support Worker to work as a SEND Teaching Assistant with a number of identified pupils across Key Stage 2. The school is a large multi form entry Primary School, with a diverse pupils intake. The school is well resourced to support pupils with SEND, with a provision on site for pupils with Social Emotional Mental Health needs.

The ideal candidate will be working with a number of identified pupils with SEMH needs, and other complex needs, across Key Stage
2. Pupils may exhibit behaviours that challenge so potential candidates need to be confident supporting those with SEMH needs, be resilient in their approach and committed and passionate about understanding the  bigger picture . You would be working with the pupils on a timetable basis, delivering 1:1 interventions to help support their engagement with core subjects.

This is a full time role with duties including:

• Working with identified pupils with SEMH and other complex needs across Key Stage 2
• Delivering 1:1 interventions to support engagement with core subjects
• Being confident supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviours
• Working on a timetable basis as part of a school team

This role is ideal for those with experience in Youth work, Sports Coaching or a degree in Psychology, Criminology or Youth Studies. Training is provided by the school on specific interventions, but a passion and commitment for supporting vulnerable pupils to help them reach their true potential is essential.

This is a full time role, 08:20 to 15:30, Monday to Friday, term time only, on an ongoing basis until the end of the academic year, with the opportunity for permanent employment in the new academic year.

• Good rates of pay - 90 to 110 depending on experience
• A full time opportunity in a South Manchester Primary School
• Access to Free CPD
• A designated consultant to support with every step of the journey

All employment is subject to safer recruitment checks, including references and Enhanced DBS. To speak further about this role, please submit your CV in the first instance and the relevant consultant will be in touch to discuss in more depth.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.