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Aspiring Youth Worker

Classic Education

Crawley

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Full time

25 days ago

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Job summary

An established school is seeking an Aspiring Youth Worker to support children with ADHD and Autism. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in youth work while developing essential skills such as empathy and problem-solving. You will work closely with children to create engaging activities and foster a safe environment. With excellent training and development opportunities, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. Join a supportive team and take your first step towards a rewarding career in youth work.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay
Excellent training and development opportunities
Term time working hours
Experience to further your career

Qualifications

  • Eligibility to work with children and a DBS check required.
  • Good academic background is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Support creative and safe play with children.
  • Assist children with academic tasks and activities.

Skills

Empathy
Creativity
Problem-solving
Resilience

Education

GCSE Maths and English (A*-C)

Job description

Aspiring Youth Worker - Crawley - April 2025

Are you looking for your first step on the ladder to progress into youth work?

A well established school for children aged 6-18 with ADHD and/or Autism are welcoming applicants who are able to demonstrate a good academic background, along with the characteristics of resilience, empathy, creativity and problem-solving. You will be working with children with varying cognitive behaviours which will require you to develop a strong rapport with the children to enable you to understand their triggers and what captures their imagination.

As an Aspiring Youth Worker, you will benefit from:

  • A competitive rate of pay
  • Excellent training and development opportunities within the school
  • Term time working hours
  • Excellent experience to further your career

Key Responsibilities of an Aspiring Youth Worker:

  • Supporting creative and safe play with the children
  • Helping the children with completing academic tasks
  • Working with the teacher to prepare and execute activities
  • Liaising with other staff members across the therapy and senior leadership teams

Key Requirements of an Aspiring Youth Worker:

  • Your eligibility to work with children (not on the barred list)
  • A DBS check (we can support you with an application for one)
  • A minimum of grade A*-C in GCSE Maths and English

Apply now for the position of Aspiring Youth Worker to find out more information

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