Creative/Artistic Youth Worker

Protocol Education Ltd; Chipping Ongar; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a Creative/Artistic Youth Worker for a special educational needs school in Ongar. This role involves delivering therapeutic activities and supporting children with complex needs. Ideal candidates will have a background in arts or therapy and experience with young people facing challenges. The position is full-time and term-time only, allowing for meaningful engagement with students.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Training and support provided

Enhanced DBS check required

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND and/or SEMH.
• Creativity and flexibility in approach.
• A nurturing attitude with belief in every child’s potential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative, sensory or therapeutic activities tailored to individual needs.
• Support pupils with complex SEND in the classroom and on a 1:1 basis.
• Encourage emotional regulation, confidence and engagement through arts-based methods.

Skills

Art

Drama

Therapy

Music

Sensory Learning

Job description

Overview

Creative/Artistic Youth Worker – Special Educational Needs
Bring your creativity into the classroom and make a lasting impact.

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a thriving SEND school in Ongar, looking for a passionate and imaginative individual with a strong creative or arts-based background to join their team.

Are you enthusiastic about helping young people express themselves through art, drama, music or sensory activities? Do you want to use your creative talents to support children with special educational needs? Do you thrive in a nurturing, inclusive, and purpose-driven environment?

If so, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

This role is ideal for someone with experience or a background in the creative arts, therapy, drama or sensory-based work. You’ll be working closely with children who have complex needs including ASD, SEMH, behavioural challenges, and other individual learning requirements.

You will support both 1:1 and small group sessions, using creative methods to help pupils develop confidence, regulate emotions, and engage in meaningful learning. All pupils have an EHCP, and you’ll be provided with clear guidance to ensure continuity and consistency in your support.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver creative, sensory or therapeutic activities tailored to individual needs
• Support pupils with complex SEND in the classroom and on a 1:1 basis
• Encourage emotional regulation, confidence and engagement through arts-based methods
• Adapt to different learning styles and behaviour needs with a proactive, positive attitude
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and therapists to ensure a consistent approach

What We’re Looking For

• A background in Art, Drama, Therapy, Music, or Sensory Learning
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND and/or SEMH
• Creativity, flexibility, and a resilient, nurturing attitude
• Someone who believes in every child’s potential to progress
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative, caring environment

Hours & Pay

• Full-time, term-time only (39 weeks per year)
• Monday to Friday – exact start/finish times in line with the school day
• Salary based on experience and responsibilities (paid weekly through Protocol Education)

Additional Info

• Enhanced DBS check required
• Training and support provided
• Previous applicants need not apply
• Location: Ongar, Essex

If you are ready to bring your creativity into a rewarding role that changes lives, apply today and help shape brighter futures for young learners with SEND.

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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