Youth Engagement Mentor - Engage 2 : Job Details

Youth Engagement Mentor - SEN School Wakefield

Engage Education are working with a challenging and rewarding SEN Secondary School in Wakefield to recruit various Youth Engagement Mentors

Applications for the position of Youth Engagement Mentor are welcome from candidates with a range of experience and various backgrounds (social work, sports coaching, education etc.) Previous experience working with students with challenging behaviour is a highly advantageous.

If you are a future/aspiring teacher or an experienced SEN teaching assistant - this opportunity could be ideal for you.

This is a full-time role to start as soon as possible (pending background checks).

The students have the following learning needs:

• Autism

• Social Emotional Mental Health difficulties

• Speech, Language Communication Needs

• Challenging behaviours

The ideal candidate:

• Patient, flexible and resilient manner.

• Enthusiastic and passionate about helping children with special educational needs.

• You will be expected to think on your feet and be proactive, no day is the same in a Special School, so being prepared is vital.

• Ability to form excellent relationships and rapport with pupils and staff alike, to support pupils in conjunction with a much wider support network.

• A good understanding of working with students with ASD, learning difficulties and challenging behaviour.

• Enthusiastic about raising the attainment of their pupils and delivering the secure, welcoming and warm learning environment that they deserve.

Why choose Engage Education?

• We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee

• You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance

• You will be invited to our wide range of continued professional development (CPD) training sessions, provided by our in-house team of experienced senior leaders. These are completely free to attend!

• £150 referral bonus for each of your friends you refer to us when they work 10 days or more.

How to apply:

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, you can apply below - or get in touch with us directly.

If you’re not contacted within 2-4 working days, unfortunately you have not been successful for this role. We have a lot of applications to our positions, so don’t be disheartened - you are still free to apply to one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for. We will also keep your CV on file and continue to help you in your search for your next role.

All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.

By applying for this role, you are consenting to Engage Education Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with GDPR requirements.

We look forward to hearing from you!