Youth Worker

Youth Worker
Location: Cwmbran, Torfaen
Contract: Full-time; temporary with potential for permanent placement
Start Date: Immediate

Axcis Education is collaborating with a distinguished specialist day college in Cwmbran, Torfaen, to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant. This role involves supporting students aged 16 to 25 with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and complex needs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Personalised Support: Assist in the development and delivery of tailored educational programmes, ensuring each student's unique needs are met.
2. Classroom Assistance: Collaborate with educators to set up and manage classroom activities, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
3. One-on-One Engagement: Provide individualised support to students, facilitating their academic and personal growth.
4. Therapeutic Collaboration: Work alongside therapists to integrate speech, occupational, and physiotherapy into daily routines, promoting student independence.
5. Community Integration: Support students in participating in community-based learning activities, enhancing their social and practical skills.

Requirements:

1. Experience: Prior experience working with individuals with PMLD or complex learning disabilities is advantageous.
2. Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with a compassionate and patient approach.
3. Flexibility: Adaptability to meet the varying needs of students and the educational environment.
4. Commitment: Dedication to promoting independence and active participation among students.

Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young adults with complex needs. The college offers a nurturing and supportive environment, emphasising personalised learning and community involvement.

If you are passionate about supporting students with complex needs and are ready to contribute to a dynamic educational setting, we encourage you to apply. To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and motivation for the role. Successful candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and must provide suitable references.

Axcis Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Contact: Kathryn Green
Telephone: 02921 602960 | Ext: 2005

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.