Youth support assistant

Youth Support Assistant Gatesheas GBP(Apply online only) per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications) February 2024 ndash; ongoing (Long Term Role) The School and Role This school, based in Gateshead supports young people aged 11-16 and is looking to appoint a passionate Youth Support Assistant to work with KS3 and KS4 students on a full-time basis. Working in this provision as part of an established team, the desired Youth Support Assistant will be working on a small class sized basis with pupils with SEND including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs which present behaviours that can challenge. This role could be suited to a person who has a sports background / coaching / youth work / support work. The school aims to build bridges which may be in the relationships the students have with their mainstream school, development of the students own self confidence and self-esteem, bridging the gap in their education where external issues have impacted on the students learning or development of strategies to help the pupil succeed in mainstream school. This short stay provision values nurture, positivity, trust, compassion, respect, forgiveness encouraging a new start every day. Requirements The desired Youth Support Assistant will have; Experience of working with primary or secondary school aged children. Experience of working with pupils with SEND. A passion for the progress of SEND secondary school pupils An ability to work as part of a team. Ability to deal with fast paced situations. What we offer As a Youth Support Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from: Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability). Social and networking events. Pension contributions. CPD to help with your professional development. Access to a dedicated consultant. About us We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. How to apply If you are a Youth Support Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed). #visionsupport