This is a unique opportunity to build meaningful relationships with young people, provide early intervention, and work alongside schools, families, and partner agencies to ensure that every child has the opportunity to succeed in mainstream education.

The Momentum Project has been developed to provide early, targeted support for children who are at risk of disengaging from mainstream education. Our aim is simple but powerful: to intervene early, strengthen support around the child, and prevent difficulties escalating to the point where a young person reaches crisis.

Through the Momentum team, we provide structured mentoring and intervention support for pupils who may be experiencing barriers such as behavioural challenges, emotional needs, low engagement with learning, or difficulties outside of school. By building strong, trusting relationships with young people, mentors help them develop the confidence, resilience, and strategies needed to successfully access and sustain their education.

A key feature of the Momentum Project is its multi-agency approach. The team works closely with schools, families, and external partners to create a coordinated network of support around each child. By bringing together education professionals, pastoral teams, and specialist services, we aim to ensure that the right support is in place at the right time.

Ultimately, the Momentum Project is about maintaining children’s connection to mainstream education, helping them overcome barriers early, and ensuring that difficulties do not escalate to the point where more intensive or crisis-level intervention is required.

Youth Worker – SMKT Momentum Project

Location: Milton Keynes (across Quadrant-linked Momentum sites)

About the Momentum Project

The SMKT Momentum Project is part of Stephenson (MK) Trust’s city-wide strategy to provide early, targeted intervention for children and young people showing escalating or challenging behaviour. It prevents crisis, reduces exclusions and supports trauma‑informed intervention.

The Role

- Deliver targeted, trauma-informed sessions designed around individual need.

- Support the social, emotional and behavioural development of young people.

- Build trusting relationships that promote emotional safety and positive engagement.

- Help children understand and communicate their needs before crisis.

- Model emotional regulation and positive behaviour.

- Work with schools to support reintegration and effective strategies.

- Contribute to bespoke intervention programmes based on quadrant needs.

- Participate in multi-agency Tier 2 delivery with SEND, SALT, therapeutic teams, police and early help.

- Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews.

About You

- Positive, empathetic and passionate about supporting young people.

- Resilient, calm and confident in managing challenging behaviour.

- Able to communicate well with young people with complex needs.

- Able to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

- Creative, adaptable and flexible in delivering interventions.

- Committed to trauma‑informed, relational practice.

Why Join the Momentum Project?

- Be part of a city-wide trauma‑informed movement.

- Small group and 1:1 work allows meaningful impact.

- Access to high-quality professional development.

- Supportive Trust that prioritises wellbeing.

- Make a real difference to the futures of young people and families.

Impact of Your Work

- Reduced negative behaviours and suspensions.

- Improved attendance and engagement.

- More successful reintegration outcomes.

- Earlier identification of needs across schools.

- Stronger collaboration between agencies.

- Long-term reductions in crisis response and community disorder.

How to Apply

Closing date: Midnight on 10 April 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 20 April 2026

For information or an informal visit, contact HR: hr@stephensonacademy.org.uk
Qualification certificates and identification documents required at interview. CVs will not be accepted.

Safeguarding

Stephenson (MK) Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.