Youth Worker Within SEN Schools, Amesbury
We are looking for a compassionate and proactive Youth Worker to join a warm and inclusive SEN school in Amesbury. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs, helping them grow in confidence, resilience, communication, and independence.
The Role
As a Youth Worker in this specialist setting, you will:
Build positive, meaningful relationships with pupils aged 4–11 with a range of needs, including ASD, communication difficulties, learning delays, SEMH needs, and sensory differences.
Provide 1:1 mentoring, small-group support, and pastoral guidance.
Support emotional regulation, social development, behaviour, and engagement in learning.
Promote confidence, independence, and life skills throughout the school day.
Assist the class team with daily routines and provide a calm, consistent presence.
Adapt to pupils’ changing emotional or behavioural needs with patience and understanding.
Support with personal care and moving & handling where required (training can be provided).
About the School
This is a nurturing SEN primary setting in Amesbury that supports children with a wide variety of additional needs. The school offers:
Small classes with high levels of individual support.
A calm, structured, and caring environment where pupils can feel safe and valued.
A curriculum tailored to each child’s learning style and developmental needs.
A strong focus on communication, emotional wellbeing, and building independence.
A dedicated, welcoming team that works collaboratively to support every child’s progress.
Strong community values and excellent pastoral systems.
The school is easily accessible from Salisbury, Tidworth, Bulford, Durrington, and surrounding areas.
Requirements
To be considered for the Youth Worker position, you will:
Have a genuine desire to support children with additional needs.
Be patient, nurturing, and emotionally resilient.
Have experience supporting children or young people (formal or informal).
Have some understanding of SEN such as ASD, communication needs, sensory needs, or SEMH.
Be confident with behaviour support and building rapport with pupils.
Be willing to assist with personal care when required.
Hold a DBS registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one.
Have your own transport (desirable).
Be open to CPD and ongoing training opportunities.
Salary
£88.92 – £91.00 per day, dependent on experience and qualifications.
What Vision for Education Offer
As a valued member of our team, you will receive:
Excellent daily pay via PAYE.
Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to criteria).
Pension contributions (qualifying period applies).
Full AWR compliance for fair pay and conditions.
A generous refer-a-friend bonus.
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff must undergo thorough checks, including an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to Apply
Apply via this website with your up-to-date CV.
For more information, or an informal chat about the role, contact Will on (phone number removed) or email
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