Youth Support Assistant

Youth Support Assistant (PRU)
Location: Caerphilly
Hours: Part-Time | Term Time Only | Monday–Friday, 08:30 – 15:00
Pay: £110 per day
Start Date: 5th of Janurary

Are you resilient, compassionate, and ready to make a real impact?
We’re looking for confident, proactive Youth Support Workers to join a KS3–KS4 Pupil Referral Unit in Caerphilly. This is a unique and rewarding role supporting young people who need an alternative approach to learning — those who may struggle in mainstream education and thrive through structure, trust, and positive relationships.

About the PRU

It’s a lovely little base in Caerphilly with a genuinely supportive team. You’ll be joining a small, dedicated staff group working within a nurturing and inclusive Pupil Referral Unit. The team is committed to helping every student re-engage with learning, develop positive behaviour, and build the confidence they need to succeed.
Classes are small, the approach is personal, and every day brings new challenges — and new rewards.

Your Role

As a Youth Support Assistant, you’ll be a key part of the team supporting young people aged 11–16 who present with a range of social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
Your role combines mentoring, behaviour management, and classroom support — helping students build trust, stay focused, and reach their potential.

You’ll:
• Support teaching staff with classroom management and lesson delivery
• Build positive, consistent relationships with students based on respect and trust
• Use de-escalation strategies and restorative approaches to manage behaviour
• Promote emotional wellbeing, resilience, and positive communication
• Encourage participation in both academic and vocational activities
• Act as a role model — demonstrating patience, consistency, and empathy every day

Experience working in a PRU, alternative provision, or behaviour support setting is desirable — but not essential. A background in sports, care, youth leadership, or coaching is equally valuable.

Why You’ll Love It

• Work in a supportive, close-knit team where every day makes a difference
• Gain experience in specialist education and SEMH support
• Access high-quality training in:
o De-escalation & Behaviour Management (TeamTeach, Thrive, Pivotal)
o Safeguarding & Child Protection
o Trauma-Informed Practice
o SEND & Mental Health Awareness
• Weekdays only, term time hours — great work–life balance
• Clear progression routes into teaching, SEN, youth justice, or social care

Apply now to start your journey supporting change in Caerphilly’s PRU.

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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