supply
Youth Worker
location
Stourbridge
contract type
Full-time
contract terms
Short-term/day-to-day supply, Long-term
salary
£85 to £110 per day
REF
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Apply by
17 November 2024
Job start
ASAP
Job end
Ongoing
Join our dynamic and inclusive team supporting schools in and around the Stourbridge area. The schools we work with are committed to supporting the development of students both academically and personally. We are now seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Youth Worker/Cover Supervisor to provide essential support.
Depending on full responsibilities of the role
About the role
About the Role:
As a Youth Worker/Cover Supervisor, you will play a key role in both pastoral care and classroom management. You will help support the emotional and social well-being of students while covering lessons in the absence of the regular teacher. This dual role is perfect for someone passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives while gaining hands-on experience in the classroom.
Key Responsibilities:
- Youth Worker Responsibilities:
- Provide pastoral support and mentoring to students, promoting their personal and emotional well-being.
- Develop strong relationships with students, helping them overcome challenges in school and their personal lives.
- Work alongside the school’s pastoral team to deliver targeted interventions for students at risk of disengagement.
- Support the development of extracurricular activities, including clubs, workshops, and after-school programs.
- Act as a positive role model for students, promoting positive behaviour, attendance, and engagement in school life.
- Cover Supervisor Responsibilities:
- Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of the class teacher, following pre-set lesson plans.
- Ensure students remain on task and manage classroom behaviour according to school policies.
- Provide assistance to students as needed and report any issues to teaching staff or senior management.
- Assist with the supervision of students during break and lunchtimes, contributing to the general supervision and order of the school.
- Support teachers with administrative tasks, such as preparing resources or marking work, when not covering lessons.
Essential Requirements:
- Previous experience working with young people in a school, youth work, or community setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
- Confidence in managing student behaviour and promoting a positive learning environment.
- Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to step into a variety of roles within the school.
- A passion for helping young people overcome challenges and achieve their potential.
Desirable:
- Experience working as a Cover Supervisor or in a classroom support role.
- Experience working with students with additional needs or from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies.
- A relevant qualification in youth work, education, or social work.
About the school
- A supportive and welcoming school environment with a focus on well-being.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
- Access to school facilities and resources to help deliver interventions and activities.
- A varied and rewarding role with a balance of classroom and pastoral work.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Youth Worker you will:
- Must have UK experience of working with young people
- Must have the right to work in the UK
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- Expereince of working in the UK with young people
ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
About ABC Teachers
ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
What ABC Teachers offer
As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
ABC Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Elizabeth Woollard on 01543 410 500 or email ewoollard@abc-teachers.co.uk.
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