How To Support Young People

I have great deal experience with working with young people, especially those who have SEN and/or come from challenging or deprived backgrounds. My main role is as a Keyworker supporting young people progress into employment using the Talent Match Programme. As part of this project I work with a range of 18 – 24 year olds with significant barriers that prevent them from gaining employment.

I have a key role in recruiting the correct candidates for Talent Match and use a variety of contact sources such as the Joshua Project, The HIVE and the local Jobcentre plus. Once an eligible young person is found, I conduct initial assessments that gain me an insight into what the aspirations of the client are and how I can best support them to reach their
Since starting my post at the college, I have completed a level 4 Certificate in Education and Training. This training has helped me plan and deliver lessons for Bradford/Oastler Academy and the Students at Forster Community College. I have covered a wide range of subjects whilst teaching including Employability, ICT, English and Maths with the levels ranging from E2 to Level 2. During lunch times I have worked with 16 - 17 year olds learn new creative skills that have helped engage; and in some cases, re-engage learners into education at the college. During my time at PRISM (Pupil Referral Unit) I worked with students who had been excluded from school due to their behaviour. These lessons were planned and set up by myself to help the young people obtain stabilisation in their lives by expressing creativity alongside their English and Maths studies. A great deal of my time here was spent working closely with both the triangle group (11-16) and 18+ SEN group to manage their behaviour in a calm and collective way so that learning could continue in the