Caterham High School · Ilford, London
This is an
exciting opportunity for someone who wishes to develop as a Youth Worker. You
need to be passionate about supporting young people with diverse and complex
needs, including SEMH, SEND and those requiring additional pastoral support,
while completing a fully funded Level 6 Youth Work Degree Apprenticeship.
We are
seeking a committed and inspiring individual to join our Access & Inclusion
Department as a Teaching Instructor & Youth Work Degree Apprentice based
within our Internal Alternative Provision (IAP): “The Base”. The three year
apprenticeship will enable qualification at Degree Level, with “learning on the
job” linked to university and guided learning.
About the
Role
You will
play a key role in creating a safe, inclusive and supportive learning
environment, helping students to re-engage with education and achieve positive
personal, social and academic outcomes.
Working
across the IAP and school Behaviour Teams, you will:
Contribute to
personalised learning programmes and reintegration pathways Deliver targeted
teaching and learning support to individuals and small groups Provide mentoring
and youth work interventions focused on wellbeing, resilience and life skills Build strong,
trusting relationships with students as a positive role model Support students’
engagement, behaviour, emotional regulation and personal development Work
collaboratively with staff, families and external agencies
This is a
unique dual-role, combining education and youth work practice, with the
opportunity to apply theory directly to your day-to-day work whilst qualifying
at degree level.
We are
looking for someone who:
Has a
passion for working with young people, particularly those with additional or
complex needs
Is calm, resilient,
empathetic and flexible in their approach Can build strong
professional relationships with students, families and colleagues Has experience (or
a strong interest in) mentoring, pastoral support or alternative provision Is committed to
completing a Youth Work Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6) Can work both
independently and as part of a team
You will be
enthusiastic, reflective and motivated by a desire to transform life chances
for vulnerable young people.
About the
Access & Inclusion Department
The Access
& Inclusion Department supports a wide range of pathways, including:
Internal
Alternative Provision (IAP) Pastoral Care
Centre (PCC) SEND and SEMH
support Additional
specialist provisions across the school
Staff work
collaboratively to ensure all students have the opportunity to engage, succeed
and belong.