Youth Re-engagement Support Worker – SEMH & Alternative Provision
Location: Leeds (commutable from Wakefield, Bradford, Pudsey, Morley & surrounding areas)
Pay:108 – £114.33 per day
Job Type: Full-time, Term-Time Only
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Launch Your Career Supporting Vulnerable Young People
Are you a Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, or Education graduate looking to gain invaluable frontline experience supporting vulnerable young people?
We’re recruiting a Youth Re‑engagement Support Worker for a specialist Alternative Provision (AP) in Leeds, supporting students aged 11–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, challenging behaviour, trauma, and additional learning needs.
This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone aspiring to work in Youth Justice, Social Work, Educational Psychology, Probation, Policing, Counselling, Mental Health, or SEN Education.
About the School
The school provides a nurturing, structured, and trauma‑informed learning environment for young people who have become disengaged from mainstream education.
Through strong relationships, restorative practice, and therapeutic behaviour support, staff help students rebuild confidence, develop emotional resilience, and successfully re‑engage with learning.
Every day is focused on giving young people the opportunity to overcome barriers, make positive choices, and achieve brighter futures.
The Role – Youth Re‑engagement Support Worker
As a Youth Re‑engagement Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in helping students reconnect with education and reach their potential.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
- Building positive, trusting relationships with vulnerable young people
- Supporting students with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, ADHD, Autism, and trauma‑related needs
- Encouraging engagement with learning through consistent support and mentoring
- Using restorative and trauma‑informed approaches to manage behaviour positively
- Supporting emotional regulation and resilience
- Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, therapists, and external professionals
- Creating a calm, safe, and structured learning environment where every student can succeed
What You’ll Gain
This role offers outstanding experience for anyone considering a career in:
- Youth Justice
- Social Work
- Educational Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Probation Services
- Youth Offending Teams (YOTs)
- Teaching and SEN Education
- Mental Health and Counselling
You’ll also develop highly transferable skills including:
- Behaviour management and de‑escalation
- Trauma‑informed practice
- Safeguarding and child protection
- Emotional regulation strategies
- Relationship building and mentoring
- Multi‑agency working
- Professional communication and reflective practice
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
- A graduate in Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Health & Social Care, or a related subject
- Passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable young people
- Calm, resilient, and confident in challenging situations
- An excellent communicator with strong relationship‑building skills
- Interested in careers within Youth Justice, Social Care, Mental Health, or Education
- Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential
Experience in Youth Work, Sports Coaching, Residential Care, Behaviour Mentoring, Support Work, or Alternative Provision would also be highly valued.
Why Join This School?
- Competitive daily pay of £114.33
- Long‑term opportunity with potential for a permanent role
- Specialist SEMH and Alternative Provision setting
- Ongoing CPD in behaviour management, safeguarding, SEMH, and trauma‑informed practice
- Supportive and experienced leadership team
- Small class sizes and high staff‑to‑student ratios
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
- Access to Milk Education’s CPD platform and professional development resources
Apply Today
If you’re ready to make a genuine difference to vulnerable young people’s lives while gaining invaluable experience for your future career, we’d love to hear from you.
Samuel Agbanasamuel.agbana@milk-education.co.uk0113 418 0100
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