Youth Worker

TN United Kingdom; Harlow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Creative/Artistic Youth Worker to join a thriving SEND school in Harlow. This role emphasizes a holistic approach to education, supporting students with complex needs through creative arts and therapy strategies. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in arts or drama and demonstrate adaptability and positivity in engaging with pupils. The position offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive environment to foster student growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of SEND students, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

CPD opportunities

Candidate social events

NQT/ECT support network

CV writing assistance

£50 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Strong background in arts, sensory, or drama to effectively support SEND pupils.
• Experience in adapting teaching methods to meet diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with pupils and support classroom activities.
• Engage SEND pupils through creative and meaningful learning experiences.

Skills

Arts background/degree

Sensory or therapy background

Drama background/degree

SEND experience

Job description

Job Opportunity: Creative/Artistic Youth Worker

Protocol Education is recruiting for a thriving SEND school in Harlow, seeking a candidate with a strong Creative/Arts background.

The school adopts a holistic approach, incorporating sensory and therapy strategies to create an individualized curriculum within a calm, purposeful environment. The children have complex needs, including ASD, behavioral difficulties, SEMH needs, and other individual requirements. All students have an EHCP, shared upon engagement, to ensure consistency and support their goals.

Responsibilities include working 1:1 with pupils and supporting classroom activities. Candidates should be adaptable, proactive, and positive. Your creative background in arts, sensory, therapy, or drama will enable you to support SEND pupils effectively, engaging them and fostering confidence through meaningful and supportive learning experiences.

Role:

Creative/Artistic Youth Worker

Location:

Harlow

Skills and Qualifications:

• Arts background/degree
• Sensory or therapy background
• Drama background/degree
• SEND experience

Candidate Qualities:

• Believes in the potential for all students to make outstanding progress
• Creative, determined, and inspiring leader
• Uses diverse teaching methods for engaging lessons and CPD sessions
• Caring, with a passion for building relationships and supporting wellbeing among staff, students, parents, and the community

What Protocol Education Offers:

• Competitive rates based on experience and responsibilities
• CPD opportunities during half term or summer, plus free webinars
• Candidate social events
• NQT/ECT support network
• £50 referral bonus for referring a teacher or TA
• CV writing assistance and marketing tools

If you believe you're the ideal candidate, please apply via this advert or through the Protocol Education website.

Applicants must have the necessary qualifications and training. Please refer to the FAQs on the website for details.

Pay rates include holiday pay. This is a temporary role, with potential for permanency later.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding children and conducts safeguarding checks in line with DfE guidance. All workers must undertake or have completed a DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. We provide free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training. Full assistance is available. For our privacy policy, visit the Protocol Education website.