Youth Worker required in SEMH & Alternative Provision in East London

Full-Time Opportunities | Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 4:00pm

We are recruiting enthusiastic, confident and resilient individuals to work as Youth Workers and Behaviour Mentors across a range of specialist education settings, including PRUs (Pupil Referral Units), SEMH schools and Alternative Provision settings.

We welcome applications from individuals with a variety of professional backgrounds, particularly those with experience in Youth Work, Football Coaching, Sports Coaching, Youth Offending Services, Residential Care, Support Work, Mentoring or Behaviour Support.

You do not necessarily need previous school-based experience. What matters most is your ability to build positive relationships, engage young people, manage challenging situations and act as a positive role model.

You will be supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including those who may demonstrate challenging behaviour, emotional dysregulation, disengagement from education or difficulties with social interaction.

The Role

Providing 1:1 and small-group support to young people with SEMH and behavioural needs.

Supporting students who may display challenging behaviour, emotional dysregulation or difficulties engaging with education.

Encouraging positive choices, self-confidence, resilience and emotional regulation.

Supporting social development, teamwork, communication and independent skills.

Delivering or supporting structured activities, including sports and physical activities where appropriate.

Working alongside teachers, pastoral teams and other professionals to provide consistent support.

Helping create a safe, structured and supportive environment.

Potential opportunities for outreach work, supporting young people outside the classroom.

The Background We Are Looking For

We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience in one or more of the following areas:

Youth Work

Football & Sports Coaching

Youth Offending Services

Residential Care

Support Work

Mentoring & Behaviour Support

Community & Outreach Work

Working Hours & Opportunities

Monday – Friday

8:30am – 4:00pm

Full-time positions

Placements across PRUs, SEMH schools and Alternative Provision settings.

Potential outreach opportunities.

Who Should Apply?

If you have experience working with young people, coaching sports, supporting vulnerable individuals or managing challenging behaviour, we would love to hear from you.

Whether you are an experienced Youth Worker, Football Coach, Residential Support Worker, Youth Offending Practitioner, Sports Coach or Behaviour Mentor, this is an excellent opportunity to transfer your skills into an educational setting.

Apply now:
To discuss this opportunity or your suitability, contact Fatima-Zohra Chehalfi at   or call (phone number removed). 

Submitting an updated CV with your expression of interest will strengthen your application
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed