School Youth Worker
Location: Wembley, North West London
Pay: £90–£110 per day (PAYE)
Start: Immediate
Hours: Full-time | Term-time only
Transport: Excellent public transport links
Why this role?
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High-quality training, mentoring and clear progression pathways
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Opportunity to work across specialist schools and alternative provisions
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A genuinely fulfilling role making a lasting impact on young people’s lives
Inspire. Support. Empower.
Are you driven by the desire to help young people build brighter futures?
Do you thrive in roles where relationships, resilience and positive change are at the heart of everything you do?
Are you ready to bring your youth work or mentoring skills into a school environment where they are truly valued?
We are partnering with a number of specialist schools and alternative provisions in Wembley who are looking for passionate, committed school-based youth workers to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
This is a full-time, term-time opportunity, ideal for individuals with experience in youth work, mentoring, behaviour support, sports coaching or community engagement who want to make a meaningful transition into education.
Your role as a School-Based Youth Worker
You will play a vital role in helping pupils feel safe, understood and motivated to engage with education. Many of the young people you support may present with challenging behaviour, emotional regulation difficulties, or have experienced trauma. Your presence will help them develop confidence, self-control and positive relationships.
Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral leads and external professionals, you will help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve personal success.
Key responsibilities
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Delivering 1:1 and small group mentoring to support emotional regulation and behaviour
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Building strong, nurturing relationships that promote trust and engagement
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Supporting pupils in the classroom to encourage focus, participation and positive conduct
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Promoting self-esteem and emotional well being through structured interventions
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Supporting the development of social and communication skills
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Acting as a positive role model for young people
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Encouraging involvement in enrichment activities such as sport, creative arts or outdoor learning
Who we’re looking for
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Experience supporting children or young people with challenging behavioural needs
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A calm, empathetic and resilient approach, even in challenging situations
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A genuine passion for helping young people succeed in education and beyond
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills
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A proactive, flexible and patient mindset
Interested in taking the next step?
If you’re ready to make a real difference and join supportive, forward-thinking school teams in Wembley, we’d love to hear from you.
Please contact Daniel at PS Inclusion to find out more, or apply directly by responding to this advert.
If you are not contacted within 5 working days, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. However, your CV will be retained, and you are welcome to get in touch to discuss future opportunities and career progression within SEND.