Creative/Artistic Youth Worker

Protocol Education Ltd; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization is seeking a Creative/Artistic Youth Worker in Epping to inspire and support children with special educational needs. The ideal candidate will have a background in arts or therapy, will provide 1:1 and classroom support and will promote student engagement and confidence in a holistic learning environment. This full-time role offers competitive daily rates and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Ongoing CPD opportunities

Support Network for educators

Refer a Teacher or TA Bonus

CV writing guidance

Social and networking events

Qualifications

• Background or degree in creative disciplines.
• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Ability to build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and classroom support.
• Use creativity to engage students.
• Help students navigate emotional challenges.

Skills

Creativity

Compassion

Communication

Resilience

Proactivity

Education

Degree in Arts, Drama, or Therapy

Job description

Creative/Artistic Youth Worker – SEND School in Epping Use your creativity to inspire, engage and support children with special educational needs.

Protocol Education is currently recruiting on behalf of a thriving SEND school in Epping, looking for a passionate and imaginative individual with a creative or arts-based background to join their dedicated team.

This innovative school follows a holistic approach to learning, embedding sensory and therapeutic strategies into the daily routine to create a calm, purposeful, and individualised learning environment. The children you will be supporting have a range of complex needs, including Autism (ASD), SEMH, behavioural difficulties, and other specific learning differences. All pupils have an EHCP, and staff are fully supported with the information and training needed to ensure consistency, safety, and progress.

About the Role

As a Creative/Artistic Youth Worker, you will work both 1:1 and within the classroom, providing support tailored to each pupil’s individual learning and emotional needs. Whether your background is in Art, Drama, Sensory Therapy, or other creative disciplines, you will use your unique skills to promote engagement, build confidence, and contribute to a positive learning experience.

You’ll need to be adaptable, proactive, and positive, using your creativity to help students navigate challenges, express themselves, and make meaningful progress both academically and socially.

Ideal Candidate:

• Has a background or degree in Arts, Drama, Therapy, or Sensory-Based Practice
• Has experience or a passion for supporting children with SEND or SEMH needs
• Believes every pupil, regardless of background or need, can achieve outstanding progress
• Is creative, compassionate, resilient, and an excellent communicator
• Can build positive relationships with students, staff, families, and external professionals
• Uses a variety of strategies to support learning, behaviour and emotional regulation

Role Details:

• Position: Creative/Artistic Youth Worker
• Start Date: September (or immediate start for the right candidate)
• Location: Epping, Essex
• Type: Full-time, long-term

What Protocol Education Offers:

• Competitive daily rates that reflect your experience and responsibilities
• Ongoing CPD opportunities including free webinars and holiday training
• Access to a Support Network for NQTs, ECTs and Support Staff
• £250 Refer a Teacher or TA Bonus
• CV writing guidance and personalised career support
• Regular social and networking events for education professionals

If you're ready to bring your creativity into a rewarding SEND setting and support students in a meaningful way, apply now through this advert or via the Protocol Education website.

Make a difference in Epping—one child at a time.

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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