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Artistic Youth WorkerProtocol Education • Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
Artistic Youth Worker

Artistic Youth Worker

Protocol Education • Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • Temporary
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Job description

Protocol Education is working in partnership with a well-established SEND school in Shrewsbury to recruit a dedicated Artistic Youth Worker. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in the arts, drama, or creative therapy to bring their skills into a purposeful and rewarding setting.

The school takes a holistic approach to learning, supporting pupils with complex needs including autism, SEMH, and behavioural challenges. All students have an EHCP, and the school provides a calm, structured environment with individualised support plans in place.

The Role:

As an Artistic Youth Worker, you’ll work both 1:1 and within classroom groups to support student development through creativity. You’ll help pupils engage with learning, express themselves, and build confidence using artistic and sensory-based approaches.

Key responsibilities:

  • Supporting students’ emotional and educational development through creative strategies
  • Using drama, music, art, or movement to help pupils communicate and stay engaged
  • Collaborating with teachers and support staff to deliver personalised learning plans
  • Promoting a positive, inclusive classroom culture
  • Helping pupils regulate emotions and participate meaningfully in daily routines

Ideal Candidate:

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Has experience or qualifications in the arts, drama, creative therapies, or similar
  • Has worked with children or young people with SEND, particularly ASD and SEMH
  • Is adaptable, empathetic, and confident in dynamic environments
  • Brings creativity and care to every interaction
  • Is committed to promoting wellbeing and inclusion in education

Why Work with Protocol Education?

  • Weekly PAYE pay with no hidden deductions
  • FREE Thrive Approach training and CPD opportunities
  • Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant
  • Access to local SEND and mainstream opportunities
  • Referral bonuses and career guidance

To apply, please upload your CV via this advert or visit our website to register.

Bring your creativity into the classroom, make every day count for young learners who need it most.

If you feel you are the ideal candidate for this Artist Youth Workerrole – please apply now. Or if you wish to discuss this role, please contact Alanna on 01902 313822 or email alanna.scarle@protocol-education.com

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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