Vacancies at Discovery

Why join the team?

We are an innovative and nurturing alternative learning provision based in the south west, dedicated to supporting young people who thrive outside of mainstream education.

Our provisions offer a personalised, inclusive and flexible approach to learning, helping pupils re-engage with education, build confidence and achieve meaningful outcomes.

Working with students who may have experienced barriers to learning, including social, emotional and mental health needs, we provide a safe, supportive environment where every individual is valued and encouraged to succeed. Our team is passionate, committed, well trained and driven by a shared belief that every young person deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential.

We are now seeking enthusiastic, resilient and compassionate individuals to join our growing team. If you are committed to making a positive difference and have the skills to inspire and support young people on their educational journey, we would love to hear from you.

Key Worker

We are looking for a dedicated SEN/SEMH Key Worker to join our team at Discovery, supporting students on a 1:1 basis.

Key responsibilities

• 1:1 support — helping with day to day tasks and work.
• Educational support — assisting the student with their work.
• Behavioural guidance — managing and supporting students who may exhibit behavioural challenges, using patience and understanding to foster positive development.
• Engaging activities — taking part in a range of activities designed to be both fun and therapeutic for the student.

This may include

• Cinema trips
• Mountain biking
• Football
• Other recreational activities that help students unwind and enjoy themselves outside of structured learning

Ideal candidate

• Experience working with children or young adults in an educational setting, preferably with SEN/SEMH needs. Not a hard requirement.
• Must have a car.
• Practical skills required.
• Patience, empathy and strong interpersonal skills to manage students with behavioural challenges.
• A proactive, adaptable approach, able to handle both academic and activity-based tasks.
• Basic knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies. Training will be provided.

Key Worker (Construction BTEC focus)

A 1:1 key worker role focused on supporting a student through their construction BTEC, alongside engaging activities and behavioural support.

Key responsibilities

• Educational support — assisting the student with their BTEC, guiding them through their construction qualification and ensuring they reach their educational goals.
• Behavioural guidance — managing and supporting students who may exhibit behavioural challenges.
• Engaging activities — taking part in a range of activities designed to be both fun and therapeutic.

Ideal candidate

• Experience working with young people in an educational setting, with practical or construction-related skills useful.
• Must have a car.
• Patience, empathy and strong interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies. Training provided.