Freelance Support Facilitator - Education Programme

Job Summary

As a Support Education Programme Facilitator, you will work closely with the Lead Education Programme Facilitator and wider project team to support the successful delivery of sessions. You will work with individuals and small groups of young people, providing targeted support where needed. This may include supporting young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and/or SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs, as well as young people who may require additional pastoral or behavioural support. The role will involve building positive relationships with young people, helping them feel safe and valued, and encouraging them to participate confidently in sessions. You will also contribute to maintaining a well-structured, calm, and inclusive learning environment and support the wider team with the practical running of sessions.

Duties

• Support the delivery of the LifeSkills project in Barking and Dagenham working with NEET young people
• Build positive, supportive relationships with young people, helping them feel safe, valued and confident to participate in sessions
• Provide targeted pastoral and behavioural support to individuals and small groups enabling all participants to fully engage in activities
• Offer additional support for young people with SEND/ SEMH needs, adapting approaches where appropriate to ensure inclusive participation
• Contribute to the smooth running of workshops by assisting with session preparation, set-up and pack-down where required
• Observe and record relevant information about participant engagement, progress and wellbeing to support project monitoring and evaluation

Requirements

• Your own Public Liability Insurance
• Commitment to inclusive practice and safeguarding within work with children and young people
• Experience working with individuals with SEMH and/or SEND
• Experience in pastoral support, welfare coordination, or safeguarding informed environments
• Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and ability to follow procedures appropriately
• Ability to provide calm, professional support in sensitive situations

Pay: £15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12.0 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Free parking

Work Location: In person