Apprentice Youth Worker
37hrs per week, Term Time Only + 5 Inset Days
Pro-Rata Salary NJC 3: SCP 3 £21,362 – NJC 5: SCP 8 £23,109
Salary point will be dependent on experience
We are seeking a motivated and dedicated individual to join our school support team as an Apprentice Youth Worker. This is a dynamic role based across our dual-site setting, offering a unique opportunity to gain valuable on-the-job experience while working towards a Level 6 (degree-level) qualification.
The apprentice will focus on providing targeted intervention and therapeutic support to vulnerable students with a core mission to help students in disadvantaged, SEND, and targeted inclusion groups in particular to reflect on their challenges, improve their well-being, to be able successfully access the full curriculum in school, and to be ready for their next steps beyond Imberhorne School.
The successful candidate will be enrolled in a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship. This is a rigorous qualification that combines practical work with academic study. The course delivery is designed to fit around the school year. We are committed to your professional growth. You will be allocated 3.5 hours of paid, protected time per week to focus on your qualification.
Please note, this role is fixed term for the duration of the degree apprenticeship (approx. 3 years).
The role profile and application form can be downloaded from our school website. Please return completed forms to
Closing Date: 9.00am Monday 9th March
You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time once we have received sufficient applications.
Safeguarding Statement
Imberhorne School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.