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Youth Worker - Kirklees
Engage Education are currently working with a mixture of schools in Kirklees including Primary, SEN & Secondary. The schools are looking for Youth Workers to work as Learning Support Assistants.
The role will be working with a mixture of learning abilities and supporting children with social, emotional and mental health issues and or a diagnosis of ADHD / Autism. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career in an educational setting and make a difference to childrens learning.
You will support the students either 1:1 or in small groups. The ability to communicate effectively with students, staff & parents is imperative in ensuring that effective pastoral support is provided for all pupils.
Previous experience working with young people facing barriers to learning will be advantageous for the role, but not essential.
The Role:
* Working with a small class of children to support their time in education.
* Be able to adapt to the needs of the child in lessons and assist them in their school day.
* Promote positive behaviour and encourage the children to stay on task.
* Clarifying and explaining any questions or instructions given to the pupil.
Requirements:
*Experience working with people with learning difficulties.
*Experience in a SEN education setting is ideal.
*Team Teach training is desirable but not essential.
*Have an enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to take one out.
About us:
We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.
*Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
*Free CPD sessions
*Your own dedicated consultant
*£150'Refer a Friend’ bonus
* Well being support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners
How to apply:
You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally-recognised teaching qualification.
If you are not contacted within 2-4 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role.
All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance provided.
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