Youth Support Worker - School Based

Youth Support Worker

Location: Caerphilly, South Wales
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:00pm (Term Time Only)
Pay: £100 per day (PAYE - Weekly Pay)
Start Date: 2nd November 2026

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Are you passionate about supporting young people who need the right guidance, structure and encouragement to succeed?

Whether you've worked as a Youth Worker, Teaching Assistant, Sports Coach, Support Worker, Care Worker, Behaviour Mentor or Mentor, this could be the perfect opportunity to use your skills in a rewarding education setting.

We are recruiting for a Youth Support Worker to join a specialist Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Caerphilly, supporting pupils who have faced barriers in mainstream education. This is a highly rewarding role where every day brings new challenges, opportunities and successes.

If you're resilient, approachable and able to build positive relationships with young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join This School?

Small class sizes and high levels of staff support
Build meaningful relationships with pupils and make a genuine impact
No planning or marking responsibilities
Consistent weekday hours with excellent work-life balance
Valuable experience for careers in Teaching, SEN, Psychology, Youth Work, Social Work and Pastoral Support
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

About the Role

As a Youth Support Worker, you'll work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support pupils in Key stage 3 & Key stage 4

You'll help young people develop confidence, improve behaviour, engage with learning and achieve personal goals in a supportive and structured environment.

Every day is different, but your focus will always remain the same: helping young people overcome challenges and reach their potential.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
Helping pupils engage positively in lessons and school activities
Building trusting relationships with young people who may have experienced difficulties in education
Promoting positive behaviour through clear expectations and consistent support
Using de-escalation techniques and restorative approaches when needed
Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams and external professionals
Supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing, confidence and personal development
Recording and reporting safeguarding concerns in line with school policies

We're Looking For Someone Who:

Remains calm, patient and professional under pressure
Understands that behaviour is often a form of communication
Can build rapport quickly and establish positive boundaries
Is resilient, adaptable and able to think on their feet
Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Is passionate about helping young people achieve positive outcomes
Works well as part of a team

Previous experience in any of the following would be advantageous:

Youth Work
Behaviour Support
Teaching Assistant / Learning Support
Sports Coaching
Residential Care
Mental Health Support
Social Care
Alternative Provision or PRU Settings
SEN / ALN Support
No teaching qualification is required. We value attitude, resilience and the ability to connect with young people above all else.

Training & Development Available

You'll have access to a range of professional development opportunities including:

Safeguarding & Child Protection
Team Teach
Positive Behaviour Management
De-escalation Strategies
Trauma-Informed Practice
ALN / SEN Support
Cover Supervisor Training

Apply Today!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.

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