Outreach/Youth worker

Youth worker/ teaching assistant Croydon

An independent SEN  and Behaviour school based across 6 sites in Croydon, Wimbledon and Merton is recruiting for a number of roles to start immediately  

This school has 6 sites, each catering for different needs:

• Primary – ACS, SEMH, SLD, SLCN
• Secondary KS3 –KS5- complex needs, SLD,
• Secondary KS3 –KS5 – Challenging behaviour, SEMH, ADHD
• Vulnerable young people, emotional and mental health
• Vocational site KS3-KS4 & Vulnerable girls site – All ages
• Outreach Worker

They offer

• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training and Development opportunities – financial support and paid study leave
• Competitive Salary
• Continued professional development for all staff
• Clear path for career progression
• Walking distance from South Croydon, East Croydon, South Wimbledon and easily accessible by tram
• Supportive Senior team, SEN department and parents and governors
• Low staff turnover due to the culture of promoting from within
• Supportive working environment
• Inspiring work supporting some of the most amazing young people in education
• State of the art facilities

 The school are looking for 6 experienced individuals with patience and a commitment to making a difference to the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged young people.

The school’s approach is nurture based with positive behaviour management and low pupil to staff ratios giving the opportunity to develop lasting relationships and make a real difference to the lives of the pupils. Class sizes are taught in small groups, in pairs or individually.

The school are looking for people with a background in youth work, education, care or young graduates who have specialised in psychology, special needs or social and emotional mental health to join their supportive team.

Due to the various needs of pupils the school will consider a range of SEN, youth work or behaviour based experience although someone who lacks qualifications but has an engaging personality will always been considered.

This school like to invest in their staff, they offer a number of CPD opportunities and take 90% of their staff through us onto permanent contracts (after a fixed term period). If this is something you are looking for and if you feel like you have the necessary skills  and want to help support some of the most inspiring young people in education then call Fatima on 0207 59 3074 or email your CV

Please note: due to the volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

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