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Youth Worker / Educational Support Officer
FULL TIME, ASAP UNTIL JULY 2025
Prospero Teaching is seeking a Youth Worker to join their school, located in a purpose-built facility in Bolton. This school provides specialized support for young people with SEMH needs. Staff who are calm, patient, resilient, and caring can make a significant difference in this environment.
We have partnered with this group of schools for several years and are keen to hire an enthusiastic graduate for this role. Training opportunities are available, and our SLT offers regular CPD sessions. This position is ideal for someone considering teacher training for September 2025 or an experienced SEMH support worker looking to work more actively with young people outside the classroom setting.
Applicants must own a vehicle and be willing to obtain business insurance.
The school maintains high standards, supporting students with a consistent approach from day one. The environment is calm and positive, with classrooms recently refurbished.
CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS
* Location: Bolton, Lancashire
* Position: SEMH Teaching Assistant
* Type of work: Long-term, non-teaching cover
* Start date: April 2025
* Duration: ASAP until July 2025
* Contract type: Temporary
* Full/Part time: Full-time
* Hours: 8:30 am onwards
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
* Recent graduate with a 2:2 or higher
* Or experienced SEMH mentor
* Previous experience in a UK school
* Up-to-date safeguarding training (issued within the last year)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
* Right to work in the UK
* Enhanced child DBS registered with the update service or willingness to apply for a new one
* Two professional child-related references
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