Engagement (Youth) Worker – Alternative Provision

Axcis Education; Brockworth; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 18 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Axcis Education seeks an Engagement Worker for an Alternative Provision in Gloucester. You will support KS4 pupils with SEMH and challenging behaviours, mentoring them and helping them re-engage with education.

The role blends education, mentoring, and community-based activities with ongoing professional development. The successful candidate will build strong relationships, remain calm under pressure, and work both inside and outside the classroom to prepare students for future employment or

Qualifications

• Experience with pupils with SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Background in teaching assistant, youth work, mentoring or similar.
• Resilient, patient and calm under pressure.

Responsabilités

• Support KS4 pupils with SEMH and challenging behaviour.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Act as a mentor and role model for students.
• Support pupils with academic work and re-engagement with education.
• Help students develop confidence, resilience, communication and employability skills.
• Assist with work placements and vocational activities within the local community.
• Collaborate with teaching, pastoral and support staff to maintain a safe environment.
• Prepare pupils for next steps including employment or further education.

Connaissances

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Youth work background

Mentoring

Teaching assistant background

Description du poste

Engagement (Youth) Worker - Alternative Provision

Start: November 2026 • Full-time • Long-term to End of Academic Year • Term-time Only • Pay: £92-£100 per day (dependent on experience)

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant / Engagement Worker, you will:

• Support KS4 pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people who may have experienced difficulties within mainstream education
• Act as a consistent mentor and positive role model
• Support pupils with their academic work and encourage them to re-engage with education
• Help students develop confidence, resilience, communication and employability skills
• Regularly support pupils with work placements and vocational activities within the local community
• Work alongside teaching, pastoral and support staff to provide a safe and structured environment
• Help students prepare for their next steps beyond education, whether that be employment, further education or training

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with young people with SEMH, behavioural or additional needs
• May have a background in Teaching Assistant work, youth work, mentoring, engagement, sports coaching or similar
• Is resilient, patient and calm when dealing with challenging behaviour
• Can build strong and consistent relationships with young people
• Is confident working both inside and outside the classroom
• Is proactive, adaptable and willing to get involved in community-based activities and work placements
• Is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes

Education experience is desirable, but candidates from youth work, mentoring or similar backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Why Apply?

• A highly rewarding role supporting young people who have struggled within mainstream education
• A varied position combining education, mentoring, engagement and community-based work
• The opportunity to support pupils with work placements and employability skills
• Work within a specialist Alternative Provision with a strong focus on positive relationships
• Excellent opportunity for candidates looking to develop a career within SEND, SEMH, youth work or alternative education
• Ongoing support and professional development through Axcis Education
• Long-term work through to the end of the academic year

Key Details

• Role: Teaching Assistant / Engagement Worker
• Location: Gloucester
• Setting: Alternative Provision
• Pupils: Key Stages 3 and 4
• Needs: SEMH and challenging behaviour
• Start Date: November 2026
• Duration: Long-term to the end of the academic year
• Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, term-time only
• Pay: £92-£100 per day (dependent on experience)

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.