Are you aspiring to be a youth worker or youth counsellor for young people? Would you like to work with young people who need additional support with their social, emotional mental health?

There is immense job satisfaction working within this Youth worker / Learning Support Assistant role. You will have the opportunity to help vulnerable people to grow and achieve their very best, academically, socially and emotionally. You will be making a real difference in their life inside the classroom but also, outside the classroom in their day-to-day life.

Monday - Friday, (Apply online only)
Term time only
Invaluable experience to be gained
£85.33 - £96.15 per day, including holiday pay, depending on experience
ASAP StartThis small school is situated in Bristol - BS5 area - and supports pupils aged 5-11 years old, who have a range of special educational needs and offers a restorative, therapeutic approach to education and behaviour management.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be working in classes of 4-6 pupils with a staff to student ratio of 1:1. The school has recently been graded 'good' in key categories such as leadership, management and behaviour.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring youth worker or counsellor, you will gain invaluable experience and skills working hands-on with young people with SEN and SEMH.

What we need from you

A recent graduate with 2:2 or above, or Maths and English GCSE grade A*-C / 9-4 or equivalent plus prior experience with SEN children- for example tutoring, coaching, mentoring, childcare, assisting in a nursery, or similar experience within a classroom.
Confident to converse with parents, students and members of the public
Enthusiastic and passionate about making a different in the lives of children with special educational needs
Resilient and confident to work with challenging behaviourIf you are interested in this Youth Worker - Learning Support Assistant role, please apply online or for further information contact Academics LTD Bristol office and speak to Janine Robinson

Please note: Academics are a leading education recruitment agency operating across England and Wales. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, and relevant references will be required. Academics is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children