Engagement Worker at Chiltern Way Academy Wendover

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

About this Role

An exciting, life-changing career with fabulous opportunities! Be part of something extraordinary.

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.

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

Key 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.

About You

• 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.

What We Offer

• A supportive team in an Outstanding MAT.
• Ongoing CPD and career development.
• The chance to make a real difference every day.

Join us-and help change lives, shape futures, and make a lasting impact.

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.