Youth Worker

TeacherActive Ltd; Stockport; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses and certificates

Referral scheme – £100

Market leading pay

24/7 consultant support

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd in Stockport is seeking a SEMH Youth Worker to support pupils with SEMH needs across KS3 and KS4 in a long-term, full-time role. You will help manage behaviour, build positive relationships, and encourage engagement with learning in a supportive environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience with challenging behaviour, SEMH settings, and strong communication skills. The role offers ongoing CPD, a referral scheme, and market-leading pay. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour.
• Experience working within an SEMH/Alternative Provision/Youth Work or similar setting.
• Experience supporting pupils across KS3 and KS4.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• A patient, resilient and positive approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Help manage behaviour and build positive relationships with pupils.
• Encourage pupil engagement with learning and school life.

Skills

Challenging behaviour support

SEMH/alternative provision

KS3 and KS4 experience

Behaviour management

Patient, resilient

Excellent communication

Job description

Do you have experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour?

Are you confident building positive relationships with pupils who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs?

Are you resilient, patient and able to remain calm in challenging situations?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an SEMH Alternative Provision School in Stockport that supports pupils across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4. The setting provides a supportive and structured environment for young people who require additional help to engage positively with education and develop their confidence and independence.

The school is looking to take on a SEMH Youth Worker on a long-term, full-time basis with an immediate start. The successful SEMH Youth Worker will support pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour, helping to manage behaviour, build positive relationships and encourage pupils to engage with learning and school life.

The successful SEMH Youth Worker will have:

• Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour
• Experience working within an SEMH, Alternative Provision, Youth Work or similar setting
• Experience supporting pupils across KS3 and KS4
• Strong behaviour management skills
• A patient, resilient and positive approach
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.