Youth Worker (In School Support)

Are you passionate about helping children overcome challenges, develop confidence and reach their full potential?

We are looking for enthusiastic, patient and dedicated Behaviour Buddies to work across primary school settings, supporting pupils with additional needs and helping them to thrive both academically, socially and emotionally.

As a Behaviour Buddy, you will play an important role in creating a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment. You will work with a range of pupils throughout the school day, providing mainly 1:1 support to children who may need additional help with their behaviour, emotional regulation, communication, social interaction and engagement in learning.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days will be the same. You may support different pupils throughout the day, adapting your approach to meet their individual needs and helping each child feel safe, understood and supported.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils with additional needs across the primary school setting.
• Work with a variety of children throughout the day, responding flexibly to changing needs and circumstances.
• Support pupils who may experience behavioural, emotional, social or communication difficulties.
• Help children develop positive behaviours, emotional regulation and coping strategies.
• Encourage positive relationships, independence, confidence and self-esteem.
• Support pupils to access classroom learning and participate fully in school activities.
• Implement individual behaviour support strategies and follow guidance provided by the school and relevant professionals.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Recognise and celebrate small achievements and progress.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment for all pupils.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Patient, calm, caring and understanding.
• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• Confident in managing challenging situations in a positive and consistent manner.
• Adaptable and able to work with different children and changing needs throughout the day.
• A strong communicator who can build positive relationships with children and staff.
• Resilient, proactive and able to use their initiative.
• Enthusiastic about helping children overcome barriers and achieve their potential.
• Able to work effectively as part of a wider school team.

Previous experience working with children with additional needs, including autism, ADHD, social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), or behavioural difficulties, would be advantageous. However, the right attitude, personality and willingness to learn are just as important.

What We Offer

• A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in children's lives.
• Experience working across a variety of primary school environments.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience in supporting additional needs.
• Ongoing support and guidance.
• The opportunity to be part of a team that puts children first.

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.
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