Youth Re-Engagement Support Worker in Cramlington

We are seeking Youth Re-Engagement Support Workers to work within one of our partner specialist schools supporting pupils aged 11–16. This nurturing setting provides a therapeutic, relationship-based environment for young people who may be disengaged from education and require additional emotional, behavioural, and pastoral support to successfully re‑engage with learning. Many pupils experience emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), the impact of developmental or relational trauma, and difficulties with emotional regulation, which can sometimes present as anger outbursts or heightened emotional responses. A number of pupils also have learning difficulties, with some holding additional diagnoses such as ASD and/or ADHD. The school offers small class sizes of 6–10 pupils, allowing staff to build strong, trusting relationships and provide truly personalised support. Pupils may follow either a primary-style, nurture‑led pathway or a more formal secondary pathway, depending on individual need. There are multiple permanent opportunities available for individuals who commit to the school’s ethos, demonstrate consistency, and build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.

Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday

What You Need:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, trauma, EBSA, behavioural needs, ASD, or ADHD (education, care, youth work, or community settings)
• A calm, patient, and emotionally aware approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting, relational connections
• Confidence supporting young people who may be disengaged from education
• Willingness to attend additional training alongside the permanent staff team
• The ability to provide two recent references (work‑based or educational)
• A genuine passion for inclusion, pastoral support, and youth re‑engagement

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent support to pupils both within the classroom and wider school environment
• Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage engagement, attendance, and participation
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour, and social development using relational approaches
• Work within small classes to help pupils feel safe, understood, and motivated to learn
• Support pupils across both nurture‑led and formal learning pathways
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, SENCOs, and therapists
• Contribute to behaviour support, intervention, and pastoral care plans
• Attend ongoing training and professional development, including physical intervention training
• Adapt support strategies to meet individual emotional, behavioural, and learning needs

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a specialist school with a strong nurturing ethos, highly supportive leadership, and excellent professional development opportunities. This role offers the chance to make a long‑term, meaningful impact on young people’s lives, helping them rebuild confidence, reconnect with education, and achieve positive outcomes. There are clear pathways into permanent positions for committed and value‑driven staff. Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.