Youth Re-Engagement Support Worker

Youth Re-engagement Support Worker - SEMH & Alternative Provision

Location:

Wakefield (commutable from Pontefract, Castleford, Barnsley & surrounding areas)
Pay: £114.33 per day
Job Type: Full-time, Term-Time Only

Start Date:

ASAP / September Start Available

Are you a Criminology, Psychology, or Sociology graduate looking to gain hands-on experience working with vulnerable young people?

We are recruiting a Youth Re-engagement Support Worker for a specialist SEMH and Alternative Provision setting in Wakefield, supporting students aged 7-16 who face significant barriers to education, including social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, challenging behaviour, trauma, and exclusion from mainstream schools.

This role is an excellent opportunity for graduates interested in careers in youth justice, probation, policing, social work, counselling, forensic psychology, or education.

The school provides a structured, supportive, and trauma-informed environment for young people who have struggled within mainstream education. Staff focus on helping students rebuild confidence, improve emotional regulation, and positively re-engage with learning.

Using restorative approaches and positive behaviour support strategies, the school helps pupils develop the skills needed to succeed both academically and personally.

In this role, you will:

• Support students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Help pupils re-engage with education and classroom learning
• Support students with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges, and emotional regulation
• Build positive relationships with vulnerable or disengaged young people
• Use restorative and trauma-informed approaches to manage behaviour
• Promote resilience, confidence, and positive decision-making
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, SEN staff, and external agencies
• Create a calm, safe, and structured learning environment

This role provides valuable frontline experience for anyone considering careers in: