Youth Worker

Protocol Education Ltd; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational support organization in Tees Valley seeks a Youth Worker to provide 1:1 support for students excluded from mainstream school, helping them reconnect with learning. Ideal candidates will have experience in youth work, strong communication skills, and a patient demeanor. This role offers flexible hours and comprehensive training opportunities, making a significant impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free access to CPD Academy

1:1 support from a dedicated consultant

Flexible roles that fit your life

Qualifications

• Experience with PRU, SEMH, Youth Work, or Mentoring.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with students.
• Willingness to travel across Middlesbrough.
• Thrive-trained is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support secondary-aged students in core subjects.
• Build trust and resilience with students.
• Deliver lessons in safe environments.
• Collaborate with the team to track progress.

Skills

Experience working with young people facing barriers to education

Strong communication skills

Calmness and confidence

Patience

Job description

Youth Worker – 1:1 Support for Permanently Excluded Students

Middlesbrough | Part-time or Full-time | £20–£28 hourly pay (dependant on qualifications/experience) | Ongoing

Ready to make a difference, one student at a time? We’re looking for a brilliant Youth Worker to support young people who’ve been permanently excluded from mainstream school. This is your chance to step in, show up, and help them find their spark again.

You’ll be working 1:1 with students, delivering face-to-face tuition in their homes or local libraries - building trust, boosting confidence, and helping them reconnect with learning. Every session is a fresh start. And every breakthrough? A big win.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting secondary-aged students with core subjects like English, Maths, and Science.

• Building meaningful relationships that encourage growth and resilience.

• Delivering lessons in safe, supportive spaces - think living rooms and local libraries.

• Working closely with our team to track progress and adapt support.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with young people facing barriers to education (PRU, SEMH, Youth Work, Mentoring, or similar).

• Calm, confident, and consistent. You bring the right energy into the room.

• Strong communication and patience (the magic mix).

• Able to travel across Middlesbrough for in-person sessions.

Thrive-trained? Even better. Not yet? We offer free Thrive training to boost your impact and increase your appeal to schools. Ask us how to get started.

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella headaches).

• Free access to our online CPD Academy.

• 1:1 support from a dedicated consultant who gets what you do.

• Flexible roles that fit your life and values.

Let’s help young people write a new chapter - with you in it!

Apply now or reach out to learn more. One student. One mentor. Big difference.

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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