{"id":60189,"date":"2026-05-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/youth-worker-sen-asc-specialist\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T05:51:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T04:51:37","slug":"youth-worker-sen-asc-specialist","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/youth-worker-sen-asc-specialist\/","title":{"rendered":"Youth Worker &#8211; SEN &amp; ASC Specialist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Youth Worker &#8211; SEN &amp; ASC Specialist<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Leyland, Lancashire (PR25 \/ PR26)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Salary:<\/strong> \u00a398.89 &#8211; \u00a3125.89 per day (Weekly Pay)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong> 08:30 &#8211; 15:30, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contract:<\/strong> Temp to Perm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start Date:<\/strong> ASAP (June 2026)<\/p>\n<p>The Role<\/p>\n<p>Are you a passionate <strong>Youth Worker<\/strong> looking to transition into a specialist educational setting? We are seeking a dedicated individual to support pupils within a highly regarded <strong>SEMH and ASC School in Leyland<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This role is perfect for those with a background in community youth work, sports coaching, or residential care who want to make a long-term impact. You will work in a small classroom setting with a maximum of <strong>5 pupils<\/strong>, focusing on those with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC).<\/p>\n<p>Your Responsibilities<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Engagement &amp; Mentoring:<\/strong> Act as a role model, focusing on emotional regulation rather than traditional academic instruction.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Small Group Support:<\/strong> Work within a tight-knit group of 5 pupils, helping them navigate social interactions and manage anxieties.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>De-escalation:<\/strong> Use calm, trauma-informed techniques to maintain a safe learning environment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>1:1 Support:<\/strong> Lead breakout sessions to help pupils build resilience and life skills.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Requirements<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Experience:<\/strong> Previous experience as a Youth Worker, Support Worker, or SEN Teaching Assistant.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Specialism:<\/strong> A strong understanding of <strong>ASC and SEMH<\/strong> is essential.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Availability:<\/strong> Must be able to commit to 08:30 &#8211; 15:30, Monday to Friday.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Compliance:<\/strong> An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is required (or a willingness to apply for one immediately).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Why Join This Leyland School?<\/p>\n<p>This school offers a <strong>non-standard educational environment<\/strong> where the focus is on the &#8220;whole child.&#8221; By capping classes at 5 pupils, you avoid the burnout of large settings and can focus on relationship-based support. This <strong>temp-to-perm<\/strong> route offers excellent job security and access to specialised training in <strong>Team Teach<\/strong> and <strong>Trauma-Informed Practice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Now:<\/strong> Please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for an informal chat with Christina about the role.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":60190,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Leyland, Lancashire","_application":"https:\/\/www.cv-library.co.uk\/job\/225075648\/Youth-Worker-SEN-ASC-Specialist?hlkw&s=103904&affid=103904","_company_name":"Tradewind Recruitment","_company_website":"https:\/\/www.cv-library.co.uk\/list-jobs\/240073\/Tradewind-Recruitment","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[],"job-types":[4],"job_listing_tag":[600],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Youth Worker - SEN &amp; 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