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Youth Worker - SEN Schools New

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Teaching Personnel

£92.63 - 100.00 per day

Skelmersdale

Temporary | Full Time

05/08/2026

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Are you an experienced Youth Worker, Sports Coach, Mentor, or Support Worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people?

We are recruiting for a number of full-time and part-time Youth Worker opportunities within Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools across Skelmersdale, starting in September.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and challenging behaviour.

As a Youth Worker within an SEN school, you will:

  • Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
  • Support students both inside and outside the classroom.
  • Help manage behaviour and encourage positive engagement.
  • Promote emotional wellbeing, confidence, and resilience.
  • Support pupils with social skills, communication, and personal development.
  • Work closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral teams to provide the best outcomes for students.
  • Previous experience working with children or young people.
  • A background in youth work, mentoring, sports coaching, care work, support work, residential care, or similar settings.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Patience, empathy, and resilience.
  • A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Full-time and part-time positions available.
  • September start dates.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities.
  • Valuable experience within specialist SEN settings.
  • Competitive rates of pay.
  • Opportunity to secure long-term and permanent positions.

Whether you are an experienced Youth Worker or looking to transfer your skills into education, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for our September vacancies in Skelmersdale SEN schools.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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