The role of Youth Support Worker will involve you working within a specialist SEMH setting in Scunthorpe. This is a full time temporary to permanent position starting in September. The role will require 1:1 support and general classroom support. Due to the needs of the students a patient, understanding and compassionate person is necessary. A sense of humour is also a desirable trait.

The students at the school are KS3 and KS4 with SEMH and trauma based needs, often resulting in challenging behaviour and disengagement from education. A creative approach to support is often required.

• Have a minimum of 20 days experience in a school based support role

• A reference to cover a 6 week period (this does not have to be full time) experience on a relevant setting as above
• Previous experience of working with behaviours that challenge is highly desirable
• Able to engage with and support young people who are disengaged from mainstream education
• An enhanced DBS registered to the update service or the willingness to apply for one
• The ability to work on initiative and proactively
• The desire to work with young people with special educational needs
• Available full time

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.