Youth Support Worker - Full-Time - Wembley Do you have experience supporting children who need more than just a lesson plan? We're looking for a Youth Support Worker in Wembley to join a supportive specialist school that works with primary-aged children who have social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. These pupils need patience, structure, and a consistent adult who understands how to build trust, manage behaviour and offer guidance - not judgement. You don't need to have the job title Youth Support Worker already - but if you've worked with primary-aged children in a setting where behaviour, trauma, or emotional needs were at the forefront, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing as a Youth Support Worker: Supporting pupils aged 5-11 with emotional regulation, challenging behaviour and trauma-related needs. Helping students feel safe and supported so they can access learning, build resilience, and form positive relationships. Working 1:1 or in small groups, providing tailored interventions throughout the school day. De-escalating behaviour calmly and consistently using trauma-informed strategies. Supporting classroom routines while offering the individualised attention some pupils need to thrive. Being a reliable, compassionate adult figure for children who may not have many. Who We're Looking For: This Youth Support Worker role in Wembley is ideal for someone who has: Experience supporting primary-aged children in schools, care homes, or outreach/youth settings. Worked with children or young people who present challenging behaviour, emotional distress, or have experienced trauma. A calm, confident and empathetic approach, even in high-pressure situations. Experience in any of the following roles: Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, Residential Support Worker, Pastoral Support, Youth Justice or Outreach Worker. Full-time availability (Monday to Friday), term time only. We're not looking for a polished CV - we're looking for someone who truly gets it when it comes to working with vulnerable children. Why This Youth Support Worker Role in Wembley? Make a real difference in the lives of children who need it most. Join a welcoming, specialist team in a school committed to positive behaviour support. Get paid weekly via PAYE - no umbrella fees or hidden charges. Receive support from your dedicated SENDhelp consultant from day one. Access over 400 FREE online courses to grow your skills in behaviour support, trauma-informed practice and more. Trial days available - come and see if this is the right fit for you before committing. If you're ready to step into a Youth Support Worker role in Wembley where your experience, empathy, and resilience will truly be valued - apply today. As a specialist SEND recruiter, child safety and welfare is our number one priority. That is why we conduct thorough checks on all our candidates, and ensure that they abide by our Candidate Code of Conduct. All Candidates will be required to provide an Enhanced DBS that is actively registered on the Update Service, or apply for one as part of the onboarding process. This is in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. For further information please see our Safer Recruitment Policy. SENDhelp is an equal opportunities employer.