Youth Support & Mental Health Assistant
Job description
Youth Support & Mental Health Assistant
Location: Cardiff, CF10
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Pay: £95 per day (pay increase from April 2026)
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Start Date: 23rd of February 2026
End Date: Until 17th July 2026 (end of academic year with possbibility of extention)
Passionate about supporting young people with mental health needs, emotional and behavioural challenges, or additional learning needs?
This is an excellent opportunity for Youth Workers, Mental Health Support Workers, Care Workers, Residential Support Workers, Sports Coaches, or individuals looking to start a career in education.
We are recruiting a Youth Support & Mental Health Assistant to join a supportive and nurturing alternative provision in Cardiff, working closely with pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
About the Provision
- Calm, safe, and nurturing learning environment
- Supports pupils across the local authority
- Small class sizes (typically no more than 10 pupils)
- High staff-to-pupil ratio
- Friendly, experienced, and supportive team
- Ongoing mentoring and professional development
- Team Teach training provided during half-term
The Role
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with:
- Mental health needs
- Emotional and behavioural difficulties
- Additional learning needs (ALN / SEN)
- Support classroom staff with behaviour management strategies
- Help pupils build confidence, resilience, and emotional regulation
- Maintain a safe, structured, and positive learning environment
- Offer firm but fair guidance, setting clear boundaries with empathy
Ideal Candidate
Experience is desirable but not essential. This role is well suited to candidates with a background in:
- Mental health or wellbeing support
- Youth work
- Care or residential care
- Healthcare or support roles
- Sports coaching or mentoring
You will also have:
- A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A calm, patient, and resilient approach
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Willingness to complete required training
No formal qualifications required – ideal for those new to education.
Requirements
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply – support provided)
- EWC registration (guidance provided)
- Two professional references
- Ability to travel within the Cardiff area
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
- Long-term, stable placement
- Ongoing career development opportunities
- Access to training including Team Teach and Cover Supervisor training
- Dedicated consultant offering continuous support
- Regular school feedback to support your progression
- £50 referral bonus for recommending a teacher or teaching assistant
- Full access to the MyTPwork app, allowing you to:
- View and manage your diary
- Accept work easily
- Access free online training courses with CPD academy
How to Apply
If you’re committed to making a positive impact on young people’s lives and want to build a meaningful career in education, apply today with your CV and we will give you a call!
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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