Youth Worker

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Job description

*Youth Mentor*

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_Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with their learning journey?_

_Are you interested in working in a SEND school?_

_Have you supported young people with complex mental health and Autism/ASC?_
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I am currently working closely with a popular SEND school in East London and they are looking to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic Youth Mentor to join them in January 2022. The successful Youth Mentor will work full-time during term-time only and you will be supporting children and young people with SEND, particularly with complex Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs (SEMH) and Autism/ASC.

The school provides therapeutic and creative education to children and young people with SEMH and Autism/ASC, and they have committed staff members who are passionate about enhancing the lives of their students through learning. There is a strong emphasis on the importance of communication skills and in leading the young people they work with towards independence.
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* Youth Mentor

* A popular SEMH School in East London

* Up to £90 per day, depending on experience

* Assisting the teacher and supporting pupils with their learning

* Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs (SEMH) and Autism/ASC

* Small classroom size (up to 8 pupils per class)

* Monday to Friday; long-term contract with a possibility to become permanent

* January 2022

* Weekly payment

The successful Youth Mentor will be kind and nurturing with a dedication to their responsibility as a Youth Mentor. You will engage the children in your care with creative tasks that will aid their learning and development, particularly with core subjects such as English, Maths and Science. An enthusiastic and patient approach is essential! Learning Mentors, Youth Workers, and University Graduates are encouraged to apply for this Youth Mentor position.

*Youth Mentor | SEND Job | East London | January 2022*

Why choose Engage Education?
* We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your payment will be equal to that of a permanent employee

* You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance

* You will be invited to our wide range of continued professional development (CPD) training sessions, provided by our in-house team of experienced senior leaders. These are completely free to attend!

* £150 referral bonus for each of your friends you refer to us when they work 10 days or more.

Application Process

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Heeji Education SEN directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education.

Engage Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

By applying for this role, you are consenting to Engage Education Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR requirements.

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent

Salary: Up to £100.00 per day

Schedule:
* Monday to Friday

Work remotely:
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