Youth Worker

Are you passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives?
Do you believe in the power of strong relationships, positive role modelling and consistent support?

We’re working with a welcoming and inclusive setting in Middlesbrough who are looking for a dedicated Youth Worker to support young people with additional needs, including SEN and SEMH. This is a meaningful opportunity to help young people build confidence, resilience and trust in a supportive educational environment.

This is more than just a role. It’s a chance to be the steady, encouraging presence that helps young people feel seen, heard and capable.

Role overview

As a Youth Worker within the school setting, you’ll support pupils both in and out of the classroom, helping them to regulate emotions, engage with learning and develop positive social skills. You’ll work closely with teachers and support staff to provide consistent, relationship-led support tailored to each young person’s needs.

You’ll play a key role in promoting emotional wellbeing, positive behaviour and personal development.

Key responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to young people with SEN and SEMH
• Build strong, trusting relationships that encourage engagement and personal growth
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour using restorative and trauma-informed approaches
• Act as a positive role model, promoting respect, resilience and self-belief
• Help pupils re-engage with learning following periods of disruption or challenge
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams and external agencies
• Support the implementation of personalised plans and strategies

Requirements

• Previous experience working with young people in youth work, mentoring, education or care settings is preferred
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence supporting young people with behavioural or emotional needs
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers and succeed

Not Thrive trained yet? No problem. Protocol Education offers free Thrive training, giving you practical tools to support young people’s social and emotional development. It’s a brilliant way to strengthen your impact and enhance your CV.

If you’re ready to be a positive force in young people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Visit www.protocol-education.com, call 01642 205952 or email katie.phillips@protocol-education.com for a friendly chat about the role.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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