What skills and experience we're looking for Atomix Educational Trust is a dynamic, forward-thinking multi-academy trust delivering exceptional education across our family of schools whilst providing comprehensive corporate training solutions. We foster academic excellence and professional development, creating an environment where innovation meets tradition in both educational and corporate settings. At the Stockton Sixth Form College site, we are seeking to appoint a Youth Coach to work with our Compass team, supporting students in the SEMH provision. You will be primarily working with Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4 students with Social, Emotional & Mental Health Needs (SEMH). You will have significant experience of working with young people with SEMH needs in a setting such as alternative provision, youth work, behaviour support or SEND/Inclusion services and have experience of working with families and external agencies to provide a holistic, trauma-informed approach to meet the needs of individual learners and supporting positive outcomes. Experience of working effectively with SEND young people alongside other staff is essential, as is the ability to maintain efficient and effective recording systems. Due to the nature of the role, you will need a full UK driving licence and business insurance. Normal hours of working are 8.30 am to 4.30 pm, with a 4.00 pm finish on a Friday. This is a fixed term role to 31st August 2027 in the first instance. What the school offers its staff Employee Benefits include: • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme for all our support staff • Opportunities for training and professional development • Membership of Vivup, our Employee Benefits and Wellbeing Platform • Cycle Scheme • On-site canteen for both staff and students • Free on-site parking • Discounted nursery provision on the Prior Pursglove College site (available to all Trust employees) Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.