Engagement Worker

Chiltern; Wendover; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Chiltern Way Academy Wendover seeks an Engagement Worker to support students at risk of disengagement and absenteeism. You will work closely with staff, families and external agencies to deliver targeted interventions and promote inclusion, resilience and positive behaviour across the school.

The role requires maintaining accurate records and contributing to student support plans for pupils aged 11–19, including those with ASC/SEMH, using a calm, empathetic and trauma-informed approach.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support students at risk of disengagement or persistent absence.
• Collaborate with staff, families and external agencies to deliver interventions.
• Promote inclusion, resilience and positive behaviour across the school.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to student support plans.
• Experience with ASC/SEMH in education or care settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

SEND knowledge

Trauma-informed approach

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated Engagement Worker to work as part of our team.

• 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.
• Experience with young people with ASC/SEMH in education or care settings.
• Calm, empathetic, and trauma-informed approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and SEND practice.
• The chance to make a real difference every day.

Chiltern Way Academy Wendover provides education and care for young people aged 11 -19 with ASC. As one of the Trust's largest and most dynamic campuses, Wendover delivers a balanced focus on academic achievement, life skills development and personal growth, ensuring students are well prepared for further education, employment and independence.

At Chiltern Way Academy Trust, we don't do ordinary. We are rewriting the future for young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) and/or Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) through innovative, transformational education. Our award-winning Multi Academy Trust provides cutting-edge, compassionate and personalised learning across our specialist campuses.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We actively promote a culture where everyone is treated fairly and has the opportunity to thrive.

Chiltern Way is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Chiltern Way Academy will comply with its obligations under the GDPR and other data protection legislation.