Classroom-Based Youth Worker | SEMH Specialist School

Vision for Education Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd. is partnering with Kitts Green Academy in Birmingham to recruit a Youth Worker for a classroom-based role starting October 2026. You will help pupils build confidence, manage behaviour and engage in learning, drawing on youth work, mentoring and sport coaching experience.

The role focuses on creating a calm, supportive learning environment, with emphasis on relationship-building, boundaries, and positive choices to help pupils reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Strong background in youth work, mentoring, behaviour support, sports coaching, residential care or community work.
• Ability to build relationships, set boundaries and engage young people who may have struggled within traditional education.
• You don’t need prior school experience; classroom adaptability and youth-focused approach are valued.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within the classroom and during wider school activities.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Help pupils engage with lessons and overcome barriers to learning.
• Use your youth work experience to encourage positive behaviour and attitudes.
• Support pupils who may struggle with emotional regulation or challenging behaviour.
• Reinforce clear and consistent boundaries.
• Encourage pupils to take responsibility for their behaviour and learning.
• Work closely with teachers and other support staff.

Skills

Youth work

Mentoring

Behaviour support

Sports coaching

Residential care

Community work

Job description

Vision for Education Ltd. is partnering with Kitts Green Academy in Birmingham to recruit a Youth Worker for a classroom-based role starting October 2026. You will help pupils build confidence, manage behaviour and engage in learning, drawing on youth work, mentoring and sport coaching experience.

The role focuses on creating a calm, supportive learning environment, with emphasis on relationship-building, boundaries, and positive choices to help pupils reach their potential.