Teaching Personnel is currently looking for a dedicated Youth Worker to join an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted-graded Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) located in Wigan. This is a full-time position that is available for an immediate start, running until the end of the academic year. Successful performance may lead to a permanent contract offer.

Position Overview:

• Teaching Assistant to support Key Stage 4 students at Wigan PRU.
• Many students have Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• The ideal candidate should be confident managing disruptive behaviour.
• Responsibilities include working one-on-one with students, providing interventions and pastoral support during lessons and breaks.
• This role may involve working with students who have been temporarily withdrawn from lessons, focusing on reengagement and academic progress in challenging circumstances.

Benefits:

• Located in Salford, easily accessible by bus, train, or car.
• Competitive daily pay starting at £85+, processed through PAYE (no umbrella company or agency fees), paid weekly.
• Full-time role, Monday to Friday, with payment based on a timesheet system through Teaching Personnel until the end of the academic year.
• Potential for further opportunities through Teaching Personnel.
• The chance to make a difference by working closely with students with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Immediate start following registration with Teaching Personnel.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of SEMH, behaviour management, and safeguarding are essential.

Candidate Requirements:

• The successful candidate should possess a strong understanding of safeguarding and behavioural management.
• Graduates with a background in Youth Work are highly encouraged to apply.
• Experience with SEN and SEMH is desirable.
• Teaching Personnel offers additional training to enhance potential and professionalism, creating new career prospects.
• This role provides valuable experience in supporting students one-on-one and working with disengaged learners.
• Ideal for prospective Early Career Teachers (ECTs) looking to enhance their teacher training and job applications.

If you are interested in this impactful role, please respond to this advertisement to express your interest and begin the application process through Teaching Personnel.

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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