Overview
Role: Youth Worker/TA - Ardwick
Location: Ardwick, M16
Prospero Teaching are working with a Pupil Referral Unit in Ardwick. The school supports students with additional needs and mental health issues.
Responsibilities
* Provide mentoring and pastoral support to pupils aged 11–16 (KS3/KS4) with EHCP plans and additional needs.
* Build connections with pupils and act as a mentor and role model in a classroom-based setting.
* Engage pupils who may have experienced trauma, neglect, or chaotic home lives by forging strong relationships and using mentoring skills (similar to sports, drama, or counselling).
* Utilise a strong TA or tutoring background with students from PRUs or SEMH schools; drive and have access to your own car for this role.
* Explore opportunities for contract extension or a permanent position based on performance.
Contract/Position Details
* Type of work: Outreach / Youth Work
* Start date: ASAP
* Duration: Full academic year
* Contract type: Temporary to Permanent
* Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday (term time only)
* Minimum pay: GBP 108 per day
Experience, Training and Qualifications
* Previous experience in a similar setting (SEMH/PRU)
* Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent and above (preferable)
* GCSE Maths and English; computer literate
Eligibility (through Prospero Teaching)
* Right to Work in the UK
* Enhanced DBS certificate with Online Update Service (or willingness to process a new application)
* Provide two professional child-related references covering at least the last two years
Other
* To be considered, apply with an up-to-date CV.
* Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
* Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency. The successful candidate will be required to register and complete safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. All adults working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting their welfare.
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