Youth Worker – PRU & SEMH Support

Vision for Education Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking dedicated Youth Workers to support pupils aged 7-14 in a Secondary PRU in Nottingham. You will work 2:1 or small groups, implement behaviour support plans and IEPs, and help create a calm, productive learning environment while supporting students with SEMH and behavioural challenges.

Applicants should have experience in PRUs or SEMH settings, youth work or safeguarding roles, be calm and resilient, and able to obtain references and a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Background in PRUs, SEMH settings or alternative provisions.
• Experience in youth work, mentoring or behaviour support.
• Experience or understanding of safeguarding roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised assistance to secondary students aged 7-14 with behavioural difficulties.
• Work 2:1 or with small groups to manage behaviour.
• Implement behaviour support plans or IEPs.
• De-escalate challenging situations using positive behaviour strategies.
• Help create a safe, structured and supportive environment.
• Support students' learning alongside their behaviour needs.
• Help maintain a calm and productive classroom atmosphere.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Empathetic

Strong communication

Team player

Job description

Vision for Education is seeking dedicated Youth Workers to support pupils aged 7-14 in a Secondary PRU in Nottingham. You will work 2:1 or small groups, implement behaviour support plans and IEPs, and help create a calm, productive learning environment while supporting students with SEMH and behavioural challenges.

Applicants should have experience in PRUs or SEMH settings, youth work or safeguarding roles, be calm and resilient, and able to obtain references and a DBS check.