Youth Work in Education - SEN Support Roles, September Start
Are you a former youth worker, carer, counsellor, mentor, or graduate looking to gain valuable experience in education before pursuing a career in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy or a related profession?
We are working with a number of welcoming primary and secondary schools across Barnet and Enfield who are looking to appoint enthusiastic and committed individuals for September starts, supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience while making a genuine difference to the lives of children with SEN, whether you're coming from a background in youth work, care, counselling, mentoring, or straight from graduation.
The Role
- Full-time, Monday to Friday
- School hours
- September 2026 start
- Long-term opportunities with the potential to progress
- Supporting pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs
- Working closely with experienced teachers and SENCOs
We welcome applications from:
- Former youth workers, carers, counsellors, mentors, and support workers
- Recent graduates looking to build experience before teacher training or a related career
- Anyone with a genuine passion for supporting children, regardless of background
We are looking for candidates who:
- Have experience with SEN, whether through work, volunteering, or personal circumstances
- Live in Barnet or Enfield, or are able to commute to the area easily
- Can commit to working five days per week during term time
- Hold a DBS on the Update Service, or are willing to complete one through us
- Are passionate about supporting children and helping them reach their full potential
