Experienced Youth Or Community Support Worker

Principal Education; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's service provider in East London is looking for an experienced Youth or Community Support Worker. The role involves providing targeted support for vulnerable pupils and collaborating with colleagues to create effective learning plans. Candidates must have a background in youth work or education, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to helping students overcome challenges. The position starts in January 2026, offering a pay of £95 - £115 per day. Flexibility and a recent enhanced DBS are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with significant behavioural, emotional, and academic needs.
• Ability to support pupils with SEN and behavioural challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support and guidance for pupils.
• Work 1:1 or in small groups.
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement action plans.

Skills

Background in Youth work

Interpersonal skills

Organised and patient

Education

Graduates in psychology or special needs

Job description

Overview

Experienced Youth or Community Support Worker. Pay £95 - £115 per day. Location: East London - Newham. The post is to start in January 2026 and will run during term time until the end of the academic year, with the possibility of becoming a permanent member of staff. Working knowledge of meeting the emotional, social, and mental health needs of young people. Principal Education are looking to recruit an experienced Youth or Support Worker for employment in an established Children's Service in East London.

The school deals with pupils that are of a vulnerable and sometimes challenging nature. You will work closely with colleagues to create action plans for students across primary and secondary, taking an active role in implementing a programme that positively encourages learners to overcome barriers to learning, improve their skills and ultimately gain recognised qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support and guidance for pupils with significant behavioural, emotional, and academic needs.
• Work 1:1 or in very small groups, both inside the classroom and in a mentorship capacity.
• Contribute to consistency and continuity for the pupils by working full-time (Monday–Friday).
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement action plans and learning programmes for students across primary and secondary levels.

Skills and Requirements

• Background in Youth work, Education or care.
• Graduates who have specialised in psychology, special needs or social and emotional mental health.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with families, carers and a multidisciplinary team of teaching staff and educational psychologists.
• You will be organised, patient and confident, with a sound understanding of the key issues currently affecting young people.

Must Demonstrate

• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to support pupils with SEN and behavioural challenges.
• Patience, empathy, composure, and diligence.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Recent enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
• Overseas police clearance if lived abroad for 6+ months in last 5 years.
• Based in London or within a commutable distance.