Creative and Artistic Youth Worker

Protocol Education Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Swindon is looking for a Creative Artistic Youth Worker to support students with special educational needs. The role involves using a creative arts background to engage and enhance the learning experience of SEND pupils. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and a passion for education. This part-time position offers the potential for permanent employment.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Potential for permanent employment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with special educational needs.
• Background in arts, sensory, or therapy.

Responsibilities

• Support students with a range of special educational needs.
• Assist teachers with whole-class learning and behaviour support.
• Engage students and promote confidence through creative approaches.

Skills

Arts background

SEND experience

Drama background

Sensory background

Education

Degree in Arts

Degree in Drama

Job description

Creative Artistic Youth Worker

Start Date: September 2025

Location: Swindon

Hours: 08:30-15:30 Mon-Fri (Part-Time roles available)

Protocol Education is currently working with a variety of SEN/SEMH schools throughout Swindon, seeking candidates with a strong Creative/Arts background.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting students with a range of special educational needs, both 1:1 and in small groups.
• Assisting teachers with whole-class learning and behaviour support.
• Bringing calm, confidence, and compassion to busy classrooms across the school week.

Using your creative background in Arts, sensory, therapy, or drama, you will uniquely support SEND pupils with various needs and emotions, enhancing their daily lives and education. Your creative approach will engage students, promote confidence, and foster supportive learning and progress.

Skills and qualifications: Arts background/degree, sensory or therapy background, drama background/degree, SEND experience.

Candidate qualities:

• Believes every student can make outstanding progress regardless of background or need.
• Is rigorous, relentless, determined, and inspirational as a leader.
• Utilizes diverse teaching methods to deliver engaging lessons and CPD sessions.
• Is caring, passionate, and committed to building strong relationships with staff, students, parents, and the community.

To apply, you must be based in the UK with proof of right to work.

Protocol Education is proud to be a Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2022 recipient, REC audited, Investor In People, and a CPD member.

If interested, please apply through this advert or via the Protocol Education website.

We value diverse educational backgrounds and experiences, welcoming passionate and caring individuals to educate children and young people.

Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK to apply.

Apply today if you believe you're a great fit for this role!

All applicants require appropriate qualifications and training. Refer to the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for details.

Pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with potential for permanent employment later.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding children and will conduct safeguarding checks in line with 'Keeping Children Safe in Education.' This may include online searches of shortlisted candidates.

We offer free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training. All candidates must have or obtain a valid enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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