Youth Engagement Worker – SEND School Setting

📍 Location: West Midlands
📅 Start: September 2025

Not every pupil fits the mould – and not every educator does either.

We’re looking for a Youth Engagement Worker to join a specialist SEND school that supports young people with additional needs, often including SEMH, autism, ADHD, trauma-related behaviours and communication barriers.

This role is about connection before correction. You’ll work closely with pupils who need consistency, patience, and a steady adult presence to help them feel safe, valued, and ready to learn.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups to regulate behaviour and re-engage with learning
• Delivering tailored support plans in line with EHCPs and pastoral strategies
• Using restorative, therapeutic and person-centred approaches to build trust
• Acting as a mentor, motivator and advocate for some of the school’s most vulnerable learners
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and external agencies

You Might Be:

• From a youth work, mentoring, residential care, outreach, or sports coaching background
• Someone with lived experience or strong understanding of trauma-informed practice
• A confident communicator who stays calm under pressure
• Passionate about inclusion and SEND, even if you’ve never worked in a school before

 Why Apply?

• Be part of a creative, inclusive, and emotionally intelligent SEND team
• Specialist training and development (Team Teach, trauma-informed care, etc.)
• Make a measurable difference in young people’s lives – every single day

If you’re up for a challenge with real reward — we want to hear from you.

📩 Send your CV or reach out for more info.