Youth Workers needed

Youth Workers

• SEN Provisions in Blackburn
• Experienced Youth or Community Support Worker
• Multiple full-time roles
• Start date varies from ASAP

Teaching Personnel are looking to recruit three additional support staff members, ideally experienced Youth/ Support Workers for employment in specialist schools based in the Blackburn area. These specialist provision caters for children with SEMH and Autism who can often display challenging behaviours. These posts are to start on a full-time basis (varied hours), you will be required to work during term-time, with the view of becoming a permanent member of staff.

As these can be challenging environments you will ideally have experience in this sector and have worked with challenging individuals. The schools are open to various experience and try and recruit based on the unique skills a candidate can bring to the role, giving their pupils exposure to new experiences.

Roles available

• Primary school in Backburn
• Two Learning Support Assistants
• April 2025 start
• Full-time roles available (8.30am-3.30pm)
• Specialist primary provision in Blackburn – BB1 (SEMH)
• Learning Support Assistants
• As soon as possible
• Full-time role available (8.30am-/3.30pm)

So what are the benefits of working in schools through Teaching Personnel?

• Choice and Variety – giving you a range of roles and job opportunities to choose from
• Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy – Your Continuous Professional Development
• Pay – Weekly pay based on your skills, experience, flexibility and availability
• myTP – Digital services that make your work admin and communication simple
• Safe Working Practice – ensuring your reputation is protected
• Excellence in Education Awards – recognising the positive impact you deliver in schools

To register with Teaching Personnel and apply for the above roles, please contact Jade!

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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.
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