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Job Reference:
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Posted:
28.04.2025
Expiry Date:
12.06.2025
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Job Description:
The question:
Would you like to work with young people who need additional support with their social, emotional mental health? Are you aspiring to be a youth worker or youth counsellor for young people?
The opportunity:
This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual with previous SEN experience OR a Graduate with a keen interest in this area of work. It is the perfect position for someone seeking hands-on experience working with social, emotional mental health needs. If you’re looking for a career in youth work, then this opportunity is not to be missed.
The school is situated in Guildford and supports boys aged 10-19 who have a range of additional needs related to social, emotional, and mental health challenges. It’s a small school that offers a restorative, therapeutic approach to education and behaviour management. As a learning support assistant, you will work in classes of 4-6 pupils with a staff-to-student ratio of 1:1. The school has recently been graded as ‘good’ in key categories such as leadership, management, and behaviour.
What is involved:
* Providing assistance and supervision for students before, during, and after lessons
* Assisting students to understand and participate in set tasks appropriately
* Supporting note-taking and literacy and numeracy development
* Working with a class, small group, or individual learners
* Encouraging the development of social skills
* Maintaining accurate individual student records
* Helping to build confidence and motivation
* Participating in team meetings and training programs as an active team member
* Supporting the organisation’s developing culture in collaboration with managers and staff
* Following safeguarding regulations
What is required:
* An undergraduate degree (preferable) and/or previous SEN experience
* Good general education levels in English and Maths
* Knowledge, keen interest, or understanding of various learning and behavioural needs (SEMH, PRU)
* Ability to adapt to different working environments and students with varying abilities and unpredictable behaviour
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* A caring attitude and good listening skills
* Flexibility regarding working patterns
Summary:
* Youth worker
* SEN LSA
* SEMH
* Graduate Learner Support Assistant
* Teaching Assistant
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