SEMH Youth Worker
Location: Harrow / Brent, North West London
Pay: £90 – £110 per day PAYE
Contract: Full-time | Term-time only | Temporary to permanent
Do you believe that consistent support, trust and positive role modelling can change outcomes for young people with SEMH needs?
This SEMH Youth Worker role is based within a specialist SEN and alternative provision setting in North West London, supporting pupils across primary and secondary age groups with social, emotional and mental health needs. The setting provides a structured, nurturing environment where emotional wellbeing, boundaries and relationship-led support are central to success.
As an SEMH Youth Worker, you will work alongside teachers, therapists and pastoral staff to provide targeted emotional and behavioural support. Your role will focus on helping pupils manage emotions, regulate behaviour and re-engage with learning in a safe and supportive way.
The role
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Providing 1:1 and small group SEMH support and mentoring
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Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour and social skills
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Using trauma-informed, restorative and de-escalation approaches
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Supporting pupils during lessons, transitions and unstructured times
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Acting as a consistent, trusted adult and positive role model
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Supporting behaviour plans, interventions and EHCP outcomes
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Encouraging engagement, resilience and positive decision-making
The school offers
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Full-time PAYE role with a clear temp-to-perm pathway
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Daily rate of £90 – £110 depending on experience
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Specialist training in SEMH, behaviour support and trauma-informed practice
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Supportive leadership team and strong pastoral structure
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A rewarding role with long-term progression within SEN or youth support
Ideal candidate
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Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, SEN or behavioural needs
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Background in youth work, SEN education, care, mentoring or pastoral support
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Calm, resilient and empathetic approach to challenging behaviour
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills
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Passion for inclusion, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
This SEMH Youth Worker role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career supporting vulnerable young people within a specialist education setting in North West London.
Apply now to be considered for this SEMH Youth Worker position in Harrow / Brent.
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