Youth Support Worker - PRU Classroom Support

Youth Support Worker - PRU Classroom Support

Are you a recent psychology graduate with a passion for supporting young people facing Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges? We're thrilled to offer you a rewarding opportunity as a Youth Support Worker within our Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) provision.

We're seeking compassionate individuals to join our team and provide crucial support to students with SEMH needs, this could be Anxiety, Depression, PTSD and complex social, emotional mental health problems. As a Youth Support Worker, you'll work closely with our dedicated staff to create a nurturing environment where every young person can thrive and achieve their potential, using a trauma-informed approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support to students with SEMH needs within the classroom, offering guidance and assistance in both individual and group settings within our PRU provision.
• Implement supportive strategies and interventions to help young people develop positive coping skills and manage their emotions effectively.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, therapists, and external partners to devise personalised support plans tailored to the needs of each young person.
• Facilitate group activities and workshops aimed at promoting social skills, emotional well-being, and positive peer relationships.
• Monitor progress and evaluate outcomes, adjusting support strategies as needed to ensure the best possible outcomes for each young person.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who are passionate about supporting young people!

Join us in making a positive impact in the lives of young people and helping them achieve their full potential!

Subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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