Youth Work Degree Apprentice& Teaching Instructor (IAP)

The Caterham Way: Believe, Connect, Innovate, Persevere, Excel This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wishes to develop as a Youth Worker. You need to be passionate about supporting young people with diverse and complex needs, including SEMH, SEND and those requiring additional pastoral support, while completing a fully funded Level 6 Youth Work Degree Apprenticeship. We are seeking a committed and inspiring individual to join our Access & Inclusion Department as a Teaching Instructor & Youth Work Degree Apprentice based within our Internal Alternative Provision (IAP): “The Base”. The three year apprenticeship will enable qualification at Degree Level, with “learning on the job” linked to university and guided learning. About the Role: You will play a key role in creating a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment, helping students to re-engage with education and achieve positive personal, social and academic outcomes. Working across the IAP and school Behaviour Teams, you will: • Contribute to personalised learning programmes and reintegration pathways • Deliver targeted teaching and learning support to individuals and small groups • Provide mentoring and youth work interventions focused on wellbeing, resilience and life skills • Build strong, trusting relationships with students as a positive role model • Support students’ engagement, behaviour, emotional regulation and personal development • Work collaboratively with staff, families and external agencies This is a unique dual-role, combining education and youth work practice, with the opportunity to apply theory directly to your day-to-day work whilst qualifying at degree level. We are looking for someone who: Has a passion for working with young people, particularly those with additional or complex needs • Is calm, resilient, empathetic and flexible in their approach • Can build strong professional relationships with students, families and colleagues • Has experience (or a strong int