Are you a compassionate and experienced Youth Support Worker with a passion for nurturing the mental health of children? Tradewind Recruitment is actively seeking an individual like you to join our team in Cardiff, starting this January. If you have a proven track record in supporting the well-being of young minds, your role as a Youth Support Worker in the capacity of a Teaching Assistant is the perfect blend of expertise.

Roles and Responsibilities:

· Mental Health Focus: Provide dedicated support to children, with a primary emphasis on their mental health and emotional well-being.

· Collaborative Learning Environment: Collaborate closely with teaching staff to create and maintain a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

· One-on-One Assistance: Offer personalised, one-on-one assistance to students facing mental health challenges, ensuring their unique needs are addressed.

· Behavioural Strategies: Implement effective strategies to promote positive behaviour and emotional resilience among students.

· Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with school counsellors and external professionals to address specific mental health needs, fostering a holistic approach.

Why Your Teaching Assistant Experience Matters: As a Youth Support Worker, your extensive experience as a Teaching Assistant is an asset that uniquely positions you for success in this role. Your understanding of classroom dynamics, collaboration with educators, and proficiency in offering emotional support make you an invaluable contributor to the overall well-being of the students.

Roles and Responsibilities:

· Support Classroom Instruction: Assist teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons.

· One-on-One Support: Provide individualised assistance to students, ensuring their unique needs are met.

· Behaviour Management: Foster a positive and inclusive atmosphere by implementing behaviour management strategies.

· Learning Support: Support students with special educational needs, promoting an inclusive learning environment.

· Progress Monitoring: Keep track of student progress and communicate effectively with teachers and parents.

Requirements:

· Previous experience as a youth worker or support worker for children is highly desirable.

· Passion for Education: A genuine desire to inspire and support the next generation.

· Team Player: Collaborate effectively with teachers, staff, and parents to create a positive learning environment.

· Excellent Communication: Engage with students and build strong rapport to facilitate learning.

· Adaptability: Thrive in a dynamic educational setting, adapting to the unique needs of each student.

Desirable:

Experience working in schools would be advantageous.

At Tradewind, we believe that our teachers are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to providing you with the best possible support and opportunities for development, including:

· Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice.

· Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College.

· Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions all available, all local to you.

· Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running.

· We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer. How to Apply: For more information or to apply for this exciting opportunity, please contact Linzi Davies on 02920 329598 or send your email to linzi.davies@twrecruitment.com. Alternatively, click the apply button to submit your application.

Tradewind Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. You must have the right to work in the UK as we cannot offer sponsorship for temporary placements.