Youth support worker

Are you an experienced youth support worker looking for a new role in education? Or are you seeking a role supporting children who have social, emotional and mental health needs?

Tradewind Recruitment are currently looking for a youth support worker to join this supportive alternative school in London. This is a full time, long-term role starting in September 2025 for the full academic year and upon review there will be an opportunity to go permanent.

The School:

The school supports students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs who have been permanently excluded, allocated a place through SEN consultation or via the Securing Education Board on a short-term placement. A high number of pupils here also have an additional diagnosis of autism and/or ADHD. Class sizes are therefore smaller with up to six pupils per class and there is a high staff-to-pupil ratio so that children are given the correct support when needed across the school day.

As a youth support mentor you will be responsible for the below:

• Managing behaviour and following the schools behaviour policy
• Supporting students in class, small groups and on a 1:1 basis
• Encouraging and promoting student engagement in learning activities
• Contributing to support plans and strategies to meet the needs of each student
• Collaborating with staff, parents/carers, and outside agencies
• Monitoring and recording student progress and achievements

To join us and be successful in this role you will need:

• Previous experience working with children who have SEMH needs
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Patience and resilience
• An Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible
• Legal right to work in the UK

Tradewind are renowned for offering top rates of pay, more CPD than any other agency, great referral bonus and termly networking & social events.

Click 'Apply now' to be considered for this great position as a youth support worker or for more information about the role, contact Stuart Lovelock on (Option 4) /