Youth Worker
Closing in 15 days (10 July 2026 9:00 am)
Job details
Salary: Actual salary £21,233 - £21.566
Employer: Wadham School
Location: Crewkerne, Somerset,
Contract type: Fixed term, Term time
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 10 July 2026 9:00 am
About the job
Key information
Youth Worker in Wadham’s Enhanced Social & Emotional Learning Provision
- 37 hours per week, term time plus INSET, 39 working weeks
- 8.15am – 4.15pm Monday to Thursday 8.15am to 3.45pm Friday
- Salary Scale: Grade 15 Pt 3 – 4 (actual salary £21,233 – £21.566)
- This position will be for a 1 year fixed term contract in the first instance
- Required to start September 2026
- Closing date for applications 9.00am Friday 10 July 2026
What will I be doing?
We are seeking an energetic and positive individual, who values young people and their learning, to be involved in supporting young people within our onsite alternative provision.
Our aim is to improve the outcomes and life chances of vulnerable young people with complex needs and to help them realise their full potential.
Your work will involve supporting small groups with their academic and social emotional development. The curriculum in this provision will also provide the students with opportunities and strategies to develop personal resilience in meeting the barriers to their progress.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
Experience of supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health need is essential, as is experience of a PACE or THRIVE approach to learning, experience in a school, competent use of ICT and good interpersonal skills. An awareness of the safeguarding framework in schools is desirable, although all staff will complete annual safeguarding training.
DBS check
EnhWadham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Checkanced DBS check required
Supporting documents and information
.Visits to the school or an informal talk are warmly encouraged. For all enquires please contact Cathy Bailey CBailey@wadhamschool.co.uk or telephone 01460 270123. Please note we do not accept CV as application.
For a job description, person specification and application form, please visit the school website
Please email your completed application form to Cathy Bailey, Finance Manager: cbailey@wadhamschool.co.uk by 9.00 AM on Friday 10 July 2026.
Wadham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and checks on social media.