School Youth Worker
Location: Harrow, North West London
Pay: £90–£110 per day (PAYE only)
Contract: Full-time | Term-time only | Temporary to Permanent
This School Youth Worker role is based within a specialist SEN school setting in Harrow, supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs across both primary and secondary age ranges.
Many pupils have experienced disrupted education and need adults who are calm, consistent and genuinely invested in their wellbeing. The setting is structured, nurturing and relationship-led, with emotional safety at the centre of everything it does.
The Role – School Youth Worker (SEMH)
As a School Youth Worker, you will work closely with teaching and pastoral teams to provide targeted mentoring and emotional support. Your role will include:
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Delivering 1:1 and small group SEMH mentoring
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Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour and social development
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Using trauma-informed and de-escalation approaches
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Supporting pupils during lessons, transitions and unstructured times
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Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils who struggle to engage
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Contributing to behaviour plans, interventions and EHCP targets
This is a hands-on role where presence, consistency and emotional intelligence matter.
Who This Role Is For
This role will suit someone who genuinely wants to work with vulnerable young people. You will thrive if you have:
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Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, SEN or behavioural needs
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A background in youth work, SEN education, care or pastoral support
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A calm, resilient and empathetic approach
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills
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A real commitment to inclusion and pupil wellbeing
This role will not suit someone looking for a passive classroom position.
What Is Offered
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£90–£110 daily rate, depending on experience
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PAYE only, with a clear temporary to permanent pathway
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Full-time, term-time role
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High-quality training in SEMH, behaviour support and trauma-informed practice
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Supportive leadership and a positive, inclusive staff culture
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Long-term progression opportunities within specialist education
Why This Role Matters
You will be a key adult helping young people rebuild trust, regulate emotions and re-engage with education. Progress may be gradual, but it is meaningful, and your impact will be felt every day.
If you are a committed School Youth Worker looking for a rewarding SEMH role in Harrow, I would welcome your application.
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