Youth Worker

North West/ temporary / £92.63 - 140.00 per day

Do you have experience supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Are you confident using de‑escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviour?

Are you looking for a rewarding long‑term role where you can positively impact the lives of young people every day?

Teacher Active is proud to be working with a specialist SEMH Alternative Provision in Stockport that is committed to helping young people overcome barriers to learning through a therapeutic approach. The setting provides small class sizes, a supportive staff team and a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to build confidence, resilience and achieve their full potential.

The school is looking to appoint a Youth Worker on a long‑term basis with an immediate start. The successful Youth Worker will work closely with students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, supporting them both in and out of the classroom, using positive behaviour management strategies and effective de‑escalation techniques to encourage engagement, emotional regulation and positive outcomes.

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour
• Proven experience using de‑escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviour
• Team Teach qualification is desirable but not essential
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to succeed

• 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
• Teacher Active 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.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

Teacher Active is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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

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