Engagement Specialist for SEMH/ASC Students

Chiltern Way Academy Wendover; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Chiltern Way Academy Wendover is seeking an Engagement Worker to join a dedicated team providing education and care for young people with ASC/SEM H. You will support students at risk of disengagement and work with staff, families, and external agencies to deliver targeted interventions.

We value calm, trauma-informed approaches, strong communication, and safeguarding knowledge as you help promote inclusion, resilience and positive behaviour while maintaining accurate records and contributing to

Qualifications

• Experience with young people with ASC/SEM H in education or care settings.
• Calm, empathetic, and trauma-informed approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and SEND practice.

Responsibilities

• Support students at risk of disengagement or persistent absence.
• Work closely with staff, families, and external agencies to deliver effective interventions.
• Promote inclusion, resilience, and positive behaviour across the school.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to student support plans.

Skills

ASC/SEM H experience

Empathetic approach

Communication & teamwork

Safeguarding & SEND

Job description

Chiltern Way Academy Wendover is seeking an Engagement Worker to join a dedicated team providing education and care for young people with ASC/SEM H. You will support students at risk of disengagement and work with staff, families, and external agencies to deliver targeted interventions.

We value calm, trauma-informed approaches, strong communication, and safeguarding knowledge as you help promote inclusion, resilience and positive behaviour while maintaining accurate records and contributing to