Children's & Young Persons SEND Worker
6 hours per week : Term Time Only Contract
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them to feel supported, included, valued, and empowered to achieve their full potential.
In this role, you will use your skills, experience, and creativity to support the delivery of engaging, accessible, and person-centred activities that promote confidence, independence, emotional wellbeing, and positive social development. You will help create safe, inclusive, and nurturing environments where children and young people can thrive, build friendships, develop new skills, and enjoy meaningful experiences.
You will work closely with children, young people, families, schools, and partner agencies to ensure individual needs are understood and supported in a positive and compassionate way. We are looking for someone who can build strong relationships, communicate effectively, and adapt activities and approaches to meet a wide range of needs and abilities.
As part of a collaborative and supportive team, you will play an important role in creating opportunities where every child and young person feels respected, encouraged, safe, and included within their community. Whether through activities, mentoring, emotional support, or positive behaviour approaches, your contribution will help young people grow in confidence and reach their potential.
If you are passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND and want to be part of a welcoming organisation that values inclusion, teamwork, and making a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Working on a term-time only basis, you will be employed during school terms and will not work during school holidays, with annual leave and working patterns aligned to the academic calendar.
Salary Hourly Rate :
- £14.50 per hour (qualified Rate)
Working Pattern :
- Thursday 5.30 pm - 8.30 pm & Saturday 9.30 am - 12. 30 pm
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications
- Childcare, SEND, C&YP Qualification (Level 2 or above)
- Safeguarding Children's & Child Protection
- Youth Work or related field an advantage
- Paediatric First Aid (or willing to undertake)
Experience
- Experience supporting children and young people
- Background in SEND work and teaching
- Understanding of inclusive practices and additional needs
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Send your Full CV and a Covering Letter to our Team Today:
- Ceinwen Fews
- People and Policy Manager
- e-mail: ceinwen.fews@ymca-humber.com
- Tel: 01472 403020 ext 550
CLOSING DATE SUNDAY 10TH MAY 2026