Youth Worker

Location: Swindon
Job Type: Contract
Reference: LD8/12/25Youth
Salary: £13.75 - £16/hour
Job Published: 10 December 2025

Youth Worker – SEN/SEMH Schools

Location: Swindon
Hours: 08:30–15:30, Monday–Friday. Full and Part tine roles are available.

Start Date: January 2026

Protocol Education are working with a range of SEN schools across Swindon, looking for passionate youth workers to bring their skills into the classroom.

These schools focus on building life skills and confidence through a flexible, practical curriculum. Pupils have a variety of needs including ASD, SEMH and behavioural challenges. Every child has an EHCP to guide their support. You’ll be working 1:1 with pupils and supporting in class, so adaptability and positivity are key.

Your youth work background will help you:

  • Support pupils through daily challenges and emotions
  • Build confidence and resilience
  • Be a positive role model and mentor
  • Create fun, meaningful learning opportunities

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Believes every child can succeed
  • Brings creativity, energy and patience to the role
  • Can adapt quickly and engage learners in different ways
  • Is caring, resilient, and committed to pupil wellbeing

What Protocol offers:

  • Competitive pay (reflecting your experience)
  • Free CPD, webinars, and term-time training
  • ECT support network
  • £50 refer-a-friend bonus
  • CV writing support and career guidance

Protocol Education is an REC-audited, Investor in People, CPD-accredited agency, proud to hold the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2022.

To apply, you must have the right to work in the UK.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to bring your youth work skills into SEN education, apply today!