Youth Support Worker (FT)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you interested in supporting young adults as a Youth Support Worker? Are you in search of an outstanding school that you can work alongside and contribute to their mission? We are now looking for caring support staff for students aged 16-25 for one of our colleges.
About the role:
- To foster a nurturing environment that encourages the student’s growth.
- To offer personalized teaching and learning in an SEN environment.
- To enable creative ways of communicating concepts to students.
- To support the class teacher and assist students in 1:1 and in small groups.
About the school:
- Supports young people (16- 25) with complex needs.
- Offers a unique mix of education and support to pupils within a wide spectrum of needs and abilities.
- A dedicated and friendly team of staff.
Requirements:
- Available to work 08:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday.
- Previous experience supporting children or young adults with additional needs.
- Available immediately.
- Happy to apply for or already have an enhanced DBS.
Why choose LARA Search Education:
- Our devoted consultants have over 19 years of combined expertise.
- Committed to finding you roles that fit your strengths and skills.
- We offer valuable support, and highly competitive pay and connect you with excellent schools.
- Proudly support candidates and schools across London with their educational staffing needs.
If you are interested or require more information please contact Silvie at silvie@lara-search.com
About Lara Search :
LARA Search Education is a specialist team who exclusively recruits for the SEND sector within Mainstream Schools, Special Needs Schools, Alternative Provisions and Pupil Referral Units. We work with schools and alternative provisions across London and the Home Counties. We offer roles with some of the best schools in London. We understand how important it is to commit to the right role so we endeavour to make this process as smooth as possible. We work with you to find the role that suits you best.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Youth Support Worker (FT) roles across Lara Search's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,000 - £24,738 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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