Creative/Theatrical/Sporty Youth Worker or Graduate

Protocol Education; Benfleet; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education seeks a Creative/Theatrical Youth Worker in Benfleet for a SEND school. The role requires a strong arts background and skills in sensory or therapy support. Applicants will work closely with students facing moderate learning difficulties and must demonstrate adaptability, creativity, and a caring attitude.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

CPD during half term or summer

Free Webinars

Candidate social events

NQT/ECT Support Network

CV writing assistance

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Desirable background in Arts, sensory, or therapy.
• Experience with SEND students is crucial.
• Strong capability to engage and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support SEND pupils with individual needs on a 1:1 basis.
• Utilize artistic background to engage and promote confidence.
• Create a positive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Creative

Artistic

Caring

Proactive

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Arts or related field

SEND experience

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Job Description:

Protocol Education are currently recruiting for a thriving SEND school in Benfleet, looking for a candidate with a strong Creative/Arts background.

The school focuses on a holistic approach to learning and uses sensory and therapy strategies in their daily timetable to combine an individualised curriculum and calm and purposeful environment. The children that attend the school have Moderate learning difficulties, Autism as well as other individual needs. All children have an EHCP which will be shared when working with them to ensure consistency and familiarity within their learning and individual goals. You will be working 1:1 with pupils as well as supporting within the classroom. This means being adaptable, proactive and positive. Using your creative background in Arts, sensory, therapy or drama, you will be able to uniquely support SEND pupils with a variety of needs and emotions within their daily lives and education. Using your creative nature to engage, promote confidence, distract and positively influence meaningful, fun and supportive learning and progress.

Role:Creative/Artistic Youth Worker

Start Date:ASAP

Skill set:Arts background/degree/sensory or therapy background/drama background/degree/SEND experience

Protocol Education are looking for a candidate who;

-Believes that every student, regardless of their background or need, can make outstanding progress
- Is rigorous, relentless, determined, creative, creative and inspirational in their style and presence as a leader
- Utilises a variety of teaching methods to present engaging, thoughtful lessons and CPD sessions
- Is caring and has the drive and passion to continue to develop strong relationships and the well-being with staff, students, parents, governors, professionals and the local community

Protocol Education can offer;
Competitive rates that express your experience and responsibilities
CPD during half term or summer, plus free Webinars
Candidate social events
NQT/ECT Support Network
£50 refer a Teacher/TA bonus
CV writing assistance and marketing tools

If you feel you are the ideal candidate for this role - pleaseAPPLY NOW!

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 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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