Youth Worker Within SEN School

Description

Youth Worker SEN School, Devizes We are looking for a Youth Worker to join a warm, supportive, and specialist SEN school in the Devizes area. This role is ideal for someone who is energetic, empathetic, patient, and passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs in both their learning and personal development.

The Role As a Youth Worker in an SEN school, you will:

Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASD, SEMH, SLD, PMLD, and communication challenges.

Build positive, trusting relationships to help young people develop confidence, resilience, emotional regulation, and social skills.

Provide 1:1 mentoring and small–group support, helping pupils engage with learning and daily routines.

Support with personal care and moving & handling where required (training can be provided).

Respond calmly and flexibly to changes in behaviour, routine, or emotional needs.

Work closely with teachers, pastoral leads, and therapists to support each pupil s personal development.

About the School This specialist SEN school supports children and young people aged 4 to 19 with a wide range of complex needs. The school provides:

Small class groups and highly personalised support.

A nurturing, inclusive atmosphere focused on emotional wellbeing as well as academic progress.

A curriculum shaped around communication, social development, life skills, and independence.

Access to on–site therapies and multi–disciplinary specialist support.

A friendly, collaborative staff team dedicated to helping every learner achieve their potential.

The school is easily accessible from Melksham, Calne, Pewsey, and surrounding areas.

Requirements To be successful in this Youth Worker role, you should:

Be calm, patient, and supportive.

Have a genuine passion for helping young people with additional needs.

Have experience supporting children or young people (formal or informal).

Be confident offering pastoral and behavioural support.

Be comfortable supporting pupils with additional or complex needs.

Be willing to assist with personal care and moving & handling.

Have your own transport (desirable due to location).

Preferably hold a DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one.

Be open to completing CPD training to develop your skills further.

Salary GBP88.92–GBP91 Per Day, dependent on experience, training, and qualifications.

What Vision for Education Offer As a valued member of Vision for Education, you will receive:

Excellent weekly pay via PAYE.

Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability & criteria).

Pension contributions (qualifying period applies).

Full AWR compliance ensuring fair pay & working conditions.

A generous refer–a–friend bonus scheme.

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants must hold, or be prepared to obtain, an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

How to Apply Apply via this website with your up–to–date CV and contact details.

For more information or an informal chat about the role, please call (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Ad ID: 5417467374