Key Worker

Salary

£10, 001 - £10, 481 per annum

Contractual hours

18.5

Basis

Part time

Package

Permanent Term Time Only (35 Weeks Per Year) Local Government Pension Scheme Discounted shopping Wellbeing services On-site nurseries Cycle2work scheme Excellent training and development opportunities

Job category/type

Support

Date posted

18/06/2026

Job reference

REQ002594

Keyworker – Launch Pad
We are seeking a Key Worker to join Launch Pad, our specialist provision supporting young people who may be disengaged from education or have experienced challenging educational journeys
The Keyworker role is central to learner success within Launch Pad and is similar in nature to a Teaching Assistant, with a strong focus on pastoral support, engagement and relationship‑building. You will work closely with teaching staff to support learners both in and out of the classroom, helping them to feel safe, supported and motivated to learn
Key Responsibilities

• Provide in‑class and pastoral support to learners within Launch Pad
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people
• Support learners’ engagement, attendance and behaviour
• Work with small groups or individuals to remove barriers to learning
• Support maths and other learning activities where appropriate
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and trauma‑informed learning environment
• Liaise with staff to support learners’ personal and educational progress

About You

• Experience of working with young people, ideally within youth work, alternative provision, mentoring or pastoral support
• A calm, patient and supportive approach
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Confidence working with learners who may be disengaged or anxious

Strong maths skills would be an advantage, particularly to support Functional Skills lessons, but are not essential
Why Join Launch Pad?

• Be part of a values‑led provision focused on re‑engagement and empowerment
• Small classes and a supportive team culture
• A rewarding role making a real difference to young people’s lives

If you are passionate about supporting young people and helping them re‑engage with education, we would welcome your application

Further details on our full reward and benefits package can be found here
We may close this advert early if suitable candidates are identified, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Safe & Inclusive
Leicester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references and verification of the right to work in the UK
Leicester College is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We operate anonymous recruitment for all roles to support fair and inclusive recruitment practices
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