Creative/Artistic Youth Worker – SEND Support
Location: Southend, SS0
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time/Long-term
Sector: SEND Education
Specialism: Creative Arts / Therapy / Drama / Sensory Support
About the Role:
Protocol Education is currently recruiting on behalf of a dynamic and nurturing SEND school in Southend. We are seeking a passionate and creative individual with a strong background in the Arts, Drama, Sensory Support, or Therapeutic Practices to join their dedicated team.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a setting that values a holistic approach to education, incorporating sensory strategies and therapeutic techniques into everyday learning. The school provides a calm and purposeful environment tailored to students with complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges, behavioural difficulties, and a range of additional needs.
As part of the team, you will support students on both a 1:1 basis and within the classroom setting. You will play a vital role in delivering an individualised curriculum by using your creative talents to engage and motivate pupils, foster emotional regulation, and build meaningful connections. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), which you will use to ensure consistency, structure, and progress in their learning journey.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide individualised and classroom-based support for SEND students
* Apply creative strategies to promote engagement, confidence, and emotional well-being
* Collaborate with the wider school team to implement EHCP targets and behaviour support plans
* Foster a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
* Use your background in the Arts, Drama, or Therapy to inspire and positively impact young learners
What We’re Looking For:
* A background or qualification in the Arts, Drama, Sensory Support, or Therapy
* Experience working with children or young people with SEND is highly desirable
* A compassionate, proactive, and adaptable mindset
* A belief in the potential of every student, regardless of need
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Why Work with Protocol Education?
* Competitive pay rates reflective of your experience and responsibilities
* Ongoing CPD opportunities, including free webinars and seasonal training
* Access to our ECT/NQT support network
* £250 refer-a-friend bonus (T&Cs apply)
* Social and networking events for candidates
* Dedicated support with CV writing and marketing tools
If you are an energetic, creative individual passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today via this advert or directly through the Protocol Education website.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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