Youth Worker

Protocol Education Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking passionate youth workers to support SEN students in Swindon. The role involves working directly with pupils to build confidence and resilience through adaptable and creative teaching methods. This position offers competitive pay and various professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a background in youth work and be committed to the wellbeing of pupils.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Free CPD, webinars, and training

CV writing support

£50 refer-a-friend bonus

Qualifications

• Youth work background is essential.
• Ability to support pupils through challenges.
• Commitment to pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in a classroom and 1:1 settings.
• Build confidence and resilience in students.
• Create fun, meaningful learning opportunities.

Skills

Adaptability

Positivity

Creativity

Patience

Resilience

Job description

Youth Worker – SEN/SEMH Schools

Location: Swindon

Hours: 08:30–15:30, Monday–Friday. Full and Part tine roles are available.

Start Date: November 2025/January 2026

Protocol Education are working with a range of SEN schools across Swindon, looking for passionate youth workers to bring their skills into the classroom.

These schools focus on building life skills and confidence through a flexible, practical curriculum. Pupils have a variety of needs including ASD, SEMH and behavioural challenges. Every child has an EHCP to guide their support. You’ll be working 1:1 with pupils and supporting in class, so adaptability and positivity are key.

Your youth work background will help you:

• Support pupils through daily challenges and emotions
• Build confidence and resilience
• Be a positive role model and mentor
• Create fun, meaningful learning opportunities

We’re looking for someone who:

• Believes every child can succeed
• Brings creativity, energy and patience to the role
• Can adapt quickly and engage learners in different ways
• Is caring, resilient, and committed to pupil wellbeing

What Protocol offers:

• Competitive pay (reflecting your experience)
• Free CPD, webinars, and term-time training
• ECT support network
• £50 refer-a-friend bonus
• CV writing support and career guidance

Protocol Education is an REC‑audited, Investor in People, CPD‑accredited agency, proud to hold the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2022.

To apply, you must have the right to work in the UK.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to bring your youth work skills into SEN education, apply today!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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