Youth Worker - Tewkesbury

Youth Worker - Tewkesbury

Specialist SEN school in Tewkesbury
Supporting ages 2 to 19
80 - 100 per day
Full time
ASAP start

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning? A rewarding opportunity has become available for a Youth Worker to join a specialist educational setting based in Tewkesbury, supporting children and young people with additional needs

This Youth Worker role offers the chance to work in a highly supportive specialist school environment where mental health, wellbeing, and personalised support are central to everything they do. The school, located in the Tewkesbury area, is well-regarded for its nurturing approach and strong emphasis on building positive relationships with students.

Many of the young people you will support may experience social, emotional, and mental health challenges alongside learning difficulties. Some students may have autism, communication needs, or additional diagnoses that impact their ability to access mainstream education. Working as a Youth Worker, you will help create a safe and structured environment where students feel understood and supported.

The Role - Youth Worker - Tewkesbury

• Support students aged 2-19 across both primary and secondary provisions
• Help young people who may struggle with emotional regulation, behaviour, or social interaction
• Provide consistent mentoring and positive role modelling throughout the school day
• Work alongside teachers and SEN professionals to implement tailored support
• strategies
• Encourage independence, confidence, and engagement with learning
• Help maintain a calm, structured, and inclusive classroom environment
• Adapt your approach depending on individual needs

The ideal Candidate:

• Empathetic, resilient, and proactive
• Passionate about Autism, SEN, and child development
• A strong communicator and relationship-builder
• From a background in Psychology, Education, Counselling, Care, or similar (desirable)
• Experienced in SEN, ASD, care, or mental health settings (beneficial but not essential)

Previous experience working with children, youth work, care, or support roles is beneficial but not essential for this Cheltenham-based opportunity.

Becoming a Youth Worker - Tewkesbury offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable SEN experience while making a real difference in the lives of young people who need additional support. Apply now if you are looking for a rewarding opportunity like this one by submitting your CV to this advert.

Youth Worker - Tewkesbury