SEN Youth Worker - Secondary Schools

Teaching Personnel; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated SEN Youth Workers to empower students with special educational needs in mainstream secondary schools. This full-time role offers an opportunity to make a real difference in young people's lives, helping them build confidence and develop essential skills. You will work closely with teachers and pastoral teams, providing support and mentorship to students in Liverpool and the Wirral. With access to free training and ongoing career support, this position is perfect for those looking to grow their careers in education and youth work.

Benefits

Free Training

Weekly Pay

Dedicated Consultant

Ongoing Career Support

Qualifications

• Experience in schools, youth clubs, or care work.
• DBS on the update service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEN in and out of the classroom.
• Help young people engage with learning and develop life skills.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Resilience

Relationship Building

Education

Experience working with young people

DBS Check

Job description

Full-Time SEN Youth Worker – Make a Difference in Mainstream Secondary Schools!
Location: Liverpool & Wirral | Start: ASAP
Employer: Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about supporting young people? Do you want to be the positive force that helps students with special educational needs (SEN) thrive in a mainstream school environment?

Teaching Personnel is on the lookout for motivated, compassionate SEN Youth Workers to join our team and work full-time across mainstream secondary schools in Liverpool and the Wirral.

This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to empower students, build confidence, and transform lives.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting students with SEN (including autism, ADHD, SEMH, and more) in and out of the classroom
• Helping young people engage with their learning and develop key life skills
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral teams to implement support strategies
• Being a mentor, a motivator, and a role model every single day

About You:

• Any experience working with young people (schools, youth clubs, care work, coaching, etc.)
• Empathetic, resilient, and ready to rise to any challenge
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Looking to grow a career in education, youth work, or special needs support
• DBS on the update service (or happy to apply)

What You’ll Gain:

• Full-time, consistent work within schools that value what you bring
• Access to FREE training (e.g., Team Teach, Autism Awareness, Safeguarding)
• A dedicated consultant who champions your development
• Weekly pay and ongoing career support (£90 - £100 PER DAY)

If you're ready to be the difference in a young person’s life and build a meaningful career in education — this is your moment.

Apply today or contact the Liverpool Branch on 0115 271 0225 and join a team where your impact truly matters.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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