22 Oct
Academics
United Kingdom
Aspiring Youth Worker - Guildford – Education and Training – SEMH
This is a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) role working with vulnerable children and young people in Guildford, Surrey. The school looks after 60 pupils aged 9-16 years and they provide a holistic and restorative approach to learning and behaviour management. The students at the school have varying degrees of social, emotional, mental health needs (SEMH).
The students at the school have been through a range of traumas and will generally struggle to build long term relationships with their peers. They commonly have high levels of anxiety and can demonstrate challenging, and at times, volatile behaviour. This is where you empathy and understanding comes into play.
If you’re passionate about supporting vulnerable young people with their mental health to help them achieve their potential then this role is ideal for you.
Summary:
***Specialist provision for students with SEMH, Autism, OCD, ADHD and Complex Social Needs
***Classes range from 6-8 in size with a focus on implementing key and personal skills
***Ideal LSA role if you have aspirations within Youth Work, Probation and Rehabilitation
***Focus on a range of learning needs and ability, some of the students will have a 6-10% attendance record over the course of the academic year
***Holistic, Therapeutic and Restorative Processes used, de-escalation techniques are key
***Focus on dealing with trauma and positive re-enforcement in order to build confidence and self esteem
***Students will either live at home with parents/guardians or be in residential/foster care setting
***Focus on GSCE subjects, AQA, building a curriculum that works for their individual needs
***Some of the best education and training in Woking,
ideal for Mental Health, Youth Justice and general Youth Work ambitions
***Immediate and November 2024 starts – £85-£100 per day
***Specialist Team Teach and safeguarding training provided
***The school likes to focus on LSAs who know their objectives and who would like to continue their personal education within an SEMH school
***A criminology, psychology or equivalent degree is highly desirable
***Apply directly through this advert or call Toby Snow on 01483 362393 for more details
▶️ SEN Youth Worker - Learning Support Assistant
🖊️ Academics
📍 United Kingdom