Overview
Youth Worker - Learning Support Assistant in Basildon, Essex. This role supports young people who need additional support with their social, emotional and mental health (SEMH).
Responsibilities
* Support pupils aged 5-11 with a range of needs associated with SEN, in a school setting.
* Work in classes of 4-6 pupils with a staff to student ratio of 1:1.
* Contribute to a restorative, therapeutic approach to education and behaviour management.
* Assist with academic, social and emotional development both in the classroom and in day-to-day life.
* Adhere to safeguarding and child protection requirements and complete safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS via the update service.
Qualifications and requirements
* Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
* Aspiring to work as a youth worker or youth counsellor; interest in working with young people with SEN and SEMH.
* Eligible for a full-time, long-term role with a view to permanent.
* Capacity to satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS.
Position details
* Location: Basildon, Essex
* Full-time (Monday to Friday)
* Long-term with the view of going permanent
* Salary: £88-£100 per day
* SEN
* Fantastic training and support provided; CPD opportunities
* Start date: as soon as possible
How to apply
To apply, or for more information on the above role, please send an up to date CV to or call Sarah on (phone number removed).
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