Youth Re-Engagement Support Worker
Youth Re-Engagement Support Worker – Ashington
We are seeking Youth Re-Engagement Support Workers to work within one of our partner specialist schools supporting pupils aged 11–16. This nurturing setting provides a therapeutic, relationship-based environment for young people who may be disengaged from education and require additional emotional, behavioural, and pastoral support to successfully re-engage with learning.
Many pupils experience emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), the impact of developmental or relational trauma, and difficulties with emotional regulation, which can sometimes present as anger outbursts or heightened emotional responses. A number of pupils also have learning difficulties, with some holding additional diagnoses such as ASD and/or ADHD.
The school offers small class sizes of 6–10 pupils, allowing staff to build strong, trusting relationships and provide truly personalised support. Pupils may follow either a primary-style, nurture-led pathway or a more formal secondary pathway, depending on individual need.
There are multiple permanent opportunities available for individuals who commit to the school’s ethos, demonstrate consistency, and build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
What You Need
1. Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, trauma, EBSA, behavioural needs, ASD, or ADHD (education, care, youth work, or community settings)
2. An Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one immediately
Key Responsibilities
3. Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage engagement, attendance, and participation
4. Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour, and social development using relational approaches
5. Work within small classes to help pupils feel safe, understood, and motivated to learn
6. Support pupils across both nurture-led and formal learning pathways
7. Contribute to behaviour support, intervention, and pastoral care plans
8. Attend ongoing training and professional development, including physical intervention training
Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining a specialist school with a strong nurturing ethos, highly supportive leadership, and excellent professional development opportunities. This role offers the chance to make a long-term, meaningful impact on young people’s lives, helping them rebuild confidence, reconnect with education, and achieve positive outcomes. There are clear pathways into permanent positions for committed and value-driven staff. The school have multiple sites and opportunities to become a permanent member of the wider team.
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0191 486 2500
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Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.
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