Impactful School Youth Worker — SEMH Support & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE payments

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social events

Pension contributions

CPD

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision For Education Ltd. in Manchester is seeking a School Youth Worker to support students with SEMH, helping them overcome challenges and re-engage with education. This role is full-time and temporary, with weekly PAYE salary between £450 and £500, starting November 2026.

You will provide pastoral, behavioural and emotional support in classes and through targeted interventions, building relationships and skills to improve educational outcomes for vulnerable learners.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable adults, particularly within SEMH or challenging behaviour settings.
• Calm, resilient and adaptable approach to supporting pupils with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
• Strong empathy, communication and relationship-building skills with a proactive and reliable attitude.
• Commitment to improving young people’s wellbeing and educational outcomes in school or alternative provision.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral, behavioural and emotional support in the classroom and through targeted interventions.
• Help students engage with education, develop positive relationships and build skills for success beyond school.

Skills

Pastoral support

Behaviour management

SEMH experience

Empathy and communication

Job description

Vision For Education Ltd. in Manchester is seeking a School Youth Worker to support students with SEMH, helping them overcome challenges and re-engage with education. This role is full-time and temporary, with weekly PAYE salary between £450 and £500, starting November 2026.

You will provide pastoral, behavioural and emotional support in classes and through targeted interventions, building relationships and skills to improve educational outcomes for vulnerable learners.