Youth Worker in Schools

Academics; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is recruiting for roles across Staffordshire, Cheshire, Stoke on Trent and Newcastle under Lyme to support children and young people with SEMH needs. The role combines classroom assistance with pastoral youth support, helping pupils engage and thrive.

You will work with students who have experienced trauma and mental health challenges, using effective communication and resilience to promote positive interactions and learning inside and outside the classroom.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEMH, autism, ADHD or other needs.
• Excellent communication skills to engage students.
• Promote happiness, self-reliance and positive interactions.
• Emotional resilience and determination to support children's thriving.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils who have experienced trauma, mental health and emotional needs.
• Assist in classroom teaching and classroom management.
• Provide pastoral youth support and help manage behaviours.

Skills

SEMH experience

Strong communication

Behaviour support

Emotional resilience

Engagement skills

Tools

N/A

Job description

About the role

Do you have what it takes to work with children and young people with challenging behaviour? Have you worked with children with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs? Can you engage with, motivate, and inspire young people? This role combines classroom assistance with pastoral youth support across schools in Staffordshire, Cheshire, Stoke on Trent, and Newcastle under Lyme.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils who have experienced trauma, mental health and emotional needs.
• Assist in classroom teaching and classroom management.
• Provide pastoral youth support, helping children manage behaviours, regulate emotions, and engage with the school day.

Requirements

• Experience working with young people with SEMH, autism, ADHD or other disabilities and needs.
• Ability to hold student attention and focus with excellent communication skills.
• Promote happiness, self‑reliance and encourage positive interactions.
• Emotional resilience and determination to support children’s thriving.

Locations

Staffordshire, Cheshire, Stoke on Trent, and Newcastle under Lyme