Aspiring Youth Worker - Mental Health Support - Bristol
Education and Training
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?
Aspiring Youth Worker - Special Needs - SEMH - Bristol
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 in search of 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 Bristol and supports boys aged 10-19 who have a range of additional needs associated with social, emotional 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 be working 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 and management and behaviour.
What is involved:
1. Providing assistance and supervision for students before, during and after lessons
2. Assisting students to understand and participate in set tasks in an appropriate way
3. Assisting with note-taking and supporting literacy and numeracy
4. Working with a class, a small group or individual learners
5. Encouraging the development of appropriate social skills
6. To ensure accurate individual student records are maintained
7. Helping to build confidence and motivation
Aspiring Youth Worker - what is required:
1. An Undergraduate Degree (preferable) and/or previous SEN experience
2. Good general education levels in English and Maths
3. Knowledge, keen interest or understanding of the range of different types of learning and behavioural needs (SEMH, PRU)
If you are interested in applying for the role please submit your updated CV and a member of the Academics Bristol team will contact you ASAP!
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