Engagement Practitioner
Northumberland College • Ashington, England • Posted July 14, 2026
About the Role
About the Candidate
You build trust quickly with young people who may feel disconnected from education. You stay calm under pressure, listen well and respond with clarity and consistency. You understand behaviour as communication and you adapt your approach to meet individual need.
You are organised, proactive and confident working with families, staff and external agencies. You use your judgement to make decisions that remove barriers and improve engagement.
You believe in inclusion, high expectations and early intervention. You focus on strengths, promote independence and help learners take meaningful steps forward.
How will this person be a Changemaker?
You will support learners with SEMH needs to re-engage with education and reduce the risk of them becoming NEET. You will act early, identify need and put the right support in place. You will influence how staff respond to learners and help build a consistent, inclusi...