Youth Support Worker - Oxford

Confidential; Oxford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Confidential in Oxford is seeking a Youth Support Worker to join a specialist school supporting students aged 5 to 11 with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges. You will help with emotional regulation, behaviour, and academic progress in a nurturing, structured environment.

This role uses restorative practices to empower students and provides small class sizes with strong leadership support. Term-time, daily rate of £90–£100, ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH or behavioural needs is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work in a nurturing, supportive classroom setting.
• Commitment to consistent, restorative practice approaches.

Responsibilities

• Support emotional regulation and behavioural development.
• Help students progress academically within EHCP goals.
• Contribute to a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Collaborate with SLT and staff to implement personalised plans.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Empathy

Patience

Willingness to learn

Child support

Job description

Youth Support Worker - Oxford

We have an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and dedicated Youth Support Worker to join a specialist school in Oxford supporting students aged 5 to 11 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, many of whom also experience behavioural challenges.

This role is vital in a nurturing and structured environment where every child benefits from a personalised Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). You will work closely with students to support their emotional regulation, behavioural development, and academic progress, helping them build resilience and confidence to thrive both inside and beyond school.

Our school uses restorative practices to empower students in managing their emotions and behaviours, setting them on a path towards positive personal growth and success. You'll be an integral part of a team committed to creating a safe, supportive space that fosters wellbeing and learning.

What you'll bring to the role

• A patient, kind, and empathetic approach to working with children facing SEMH and behavioural difficulties
• A positive mindset and a passion for helping young people overcome their challenges
• Willingness to learn and adapt to the individual needs of each child
• Previous experience working with children, particularly those with SEMH or behavioural needs, is desirable but not essential

Why this role is important

You'll be supporting students who need extra emotional and behavioural support to engage successfully in their learning. Your contribution will help them achieve personalised goals and develop essential life skills that prepare them for the next stages of their education and life beyond school.

Whether you're a graduate seeking experience or someone passionate about making a difference in the community, this role offers valuable hands-on experience and professional development in a specialist SEMH setting.

Details

• Location: Oxford
• Term-time role
• Salary: 90 - 100 per day
• Start date: ASAP
• Small class sizes with strong senior leadership support

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.