Are you an experienced Youth Worker looking to transition into education? Do you have a passion for supporting young people with Special Educational Needs? We are seeking a resilient, proactive and compassionate Youth Worker / SEN Teaching Assistant to work within supportive secondary schools and specialist provisions across Harrow.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a background in youth work, mentoring, coaching or community outreach who are keen to make a lasting impact in an educational setting.
The Role
As a Youth Worker / SEN TA, you will:
• Support students aged 11–16 with additional needs including ASD, ADHD, SEMH and moderate learning difficulties
• Provide 1:1 and small group intervention support, focusing on emotional regulation and behaviour strategies
• Build positive, trusting relationships with vulnerable learners
• Implement behaviour support plans and contribute to EHCP targets
• De-escalate challenging situations using restorative approaches
• Support students both inside and outside the classroom to re-engage them in learning
• Liaise with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams to ensure consistent support
• Promote attendance, resilience and positive social development
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
• Has previous experience as a Youth Worker, Behaviour Mentor or SEN TA
• Has worked with young people with challenging behaviour or additional needs
• Is calm under pressure and confident managing difficult situations
• Demonstrates strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Is passionate about inclusion and safeguarding
• Has a genuine interest in progressing within education, psychology or youth support
Team Teach training or similar behaviour management training is desirable but not essential.
Why Apply?
• Opportunity to work in well-established secondary schools and specialist settings
• Gain invaluable classroom experience
• Pathway into teacher training, educational psychology or pastoral leadership
• Supportive SLT and SEN departments
• Competitive daily rates
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available
This role is ideal for youth workers looking to move into education or experienced SEN Teaching Assistants wanting to further develop their behaviour and pastoral expertise.
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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