Protocol Education are recruiting on behalf of a thriving and inclusive SEND school in Basildon and are seeking a candidate with a strong creative or arts-based background. The school offers a holistic and therapeutic approach, using sensory strategies and an individualised curriculum to create a calm, purposeful learning environment. Pupils have a range of complex needs including Autism (ASD), behavioural and SEMH needs, and all learners have an EHCP, which will be shared with you to ensure consistent and focused support. You will be working both 1:1 and within small classroom groups, so being adaptable, proactive and positive is essential. Your creativity — in art, drama, sensory work or therapy-based disciplines — will help engage pupils, build confidence and support meaningful, enjoyable learning experiences. Role: Creative / Artistic Youth Worker Start: ASAP Location: Basildon (SS) Ideal background: Arts / Drama / Sensory / Therapy / SEND experience We’re looking for someone who: Believes every student can make outstanding progress Is creative, compassionate, determined and inspiring in approach Uses engaging strategies to deliver impactful learning experiences Builds strong relationships with pupils, staff, families and the wider community What Protocol Education offers: Competitive rates reflecting experience and responsibility CPD during half term & summer free webinars Candidate social events NQT/ECT support network £250 refer-a-teacher / TA bonus CV writing and marketing support If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please apply via this advert or 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website