SANZA Teaching Agency is pleased to announce an exciting youth support worker at a specialist secondary school in Lambeth working with 15-16 year old boys experiencing social and academic challenges with ADHD or mild ASC. Offering 95- 130 daily according to experience with salary evaluation at October half-term!
We’re recruiting a determined, passionate youth mentor and/or TA for this alternative provision school assisting students who benefit from inspirational role models.
THE ROLE
This mentor position offers both challenges and satisfaction. Your responsibilities include:
- Assisting young people with (SEMH) social, emotional, mental health difficulties in compact classes of 8 students
- Functioning as a youth support worker for KS4 boys who enjoy football and benefit from trustworthy, stable role models
- Offering educational guidance and personal support within this alternative provision setting
- Developing positive relationships while delivering TA assistance to pupils experiencing personal obstacles
- Supporting young people to navigate challenges and access education despite their barriers
- Utilizing youth support worker abilities to help students manage difficult situations and educational progress
- Contributing to positive transformation in this focused educational atmosphere
IDEAL CANDIDATE
We’re looking for a motivated behaviour mentor, TA or graduate with sincere commitment to helping young people from challenging backgrounds with SEMH (social, emotional, mental health) difficulties managing complex situations.
Valuable experience or characteristics
- History as a TA (Teaching Assistant), youth support worker, youth mentor or in personal support – especially in alternative provision or PRU contexts
- Awareness of social, emotional, mental health concerns impacting young people
- Effective behaviour management techniques appropriate for SEMH students in challenging environments
- Strong yet empathetic approach when assisting difficult students – maintaining clear expectations
- History in SEN contexts, or delivering personal support preferably Lambeth located
- Team Teach training advantageous for managing challenging scenarios
- History in the Education and Training or social care industry in Lambeth
#J-18808-Ljbffr…