Impactful School Youth Worker — SEMH & Education Support

Vision For Education Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE weekly pay

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social events

Pension contributions

CPD support

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision For Education Ltd. in Manchester is seeking a School Youth Worker to support students with SEMH, providing pastoral and emotional support in the classroom and through targeted interventions. The role focuses on re-engagement with education and improving wellbeing for pupils from diverse backgrounds.

The position is full-time and temporary, starting in November 2026, with PAYE weekly pay of £450–£500, and additional benefits such as CPD and professional support from a dedicated consultant.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable adults, especially SEMH, challenging behaviour or youth justice settings.
• Calm, resilient and adaptable approach to supporting pupils with complex emotional/behavioural needs.
• Strong empathy, communication and relationship-building skills with a proactive attitude.
• Genuine commitment to improving wellbeing and educational outcomes in a school or alternative provision.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral, behavioural and emotional support in the classroom and through targeted interventions.
• Help students engage with education and build skills to succeed beyond school.
• Support development of positive relationships and wellbeing.

Skills

Experience in SEMH settings

Calm, resilient & adaptable

Empathy, communication & relationship‑

Commitment to wellbeing & educational\

Job description

Vision For Education Ltd. in Manchester is seeking a School Youth Worker to support students with SEMH, providing pastoral and emotional support in the classroom and through targeted interventions. The role focuses on re-engagement with education and improving wellbeing for pupils from diverse backgrounds.

The position is full-time and temporary, starting in November 2026, with PAYE weekly pay of £450–£500, and additional benefits such as CPD and professional support from a dedicated consultant.