This education worker post sits within the Next Step Programme at Meadowbrook College, offering therapeutic education to young people who struggle to access school. The work involves teaching young people, building educational programmes, and liaising with agencies around each young person until they can move on. The role is distinct for its countywide travel and its focus on engaging hard-to-reach pupils with flexible, largely independent working. Visa sponsorship is not available and the post involves regulated activity with children.
What the job involves
- Deliver therapeutic and educational provision to children and young people in Oxfordshire until they can benefit from other provision
- Educate young people and support them to make positive next steps in their lives
- Deliver and set up educational programmes
- Make sure each young person's needs are addressed through a holistic programme
- Link with the other agencies involved with each young person
What’s required
Qualifications
- GCSE English and Maths, or equivalent
- Teaching or youth work qualification, or NVQ Level 2 in coaching or health and social care, or working toward one
Experience
- Direct experience working with children or young people in school or youth-work settings
- Proven track record of connecting with hard-to-engage young people, including those who are vulnerable, disaffected or present challenging behaviour
Skills & knowledge
- Communication and relationship-building skills to mentor young people and work with families and external agencies
- Planning and delivering 1:1 or small-group learning sessions
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
- Restorative behaviour approaches
- Working flexibly and autonomously, and as a supportive team member
Checks & eligibility
- Current driving licence
- Checks and online searches under Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance
- Not barred from regulated activity relevant to children
Other
- Passion for education
- Enthusiasm, patience and perseverance
- Willingness to travel countywide
What’s offered
- Access to Defined Benefit Pension Schemes (TPS and LGPS)
- Extensive continuing professional learning and development
- Wellbeing support and staff networks
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
