Youth Support Officer 

Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (no weekends!)
Pay: £13.75 per hour
Contract: Temporary with potential to go permanent
Start Date: 5th January 2025

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Youth Support Officer to work with young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. These pupils come from a range of backgrounds and may be cautious when forming new relationships, so your ability to build trust, mentor effectively, and communicate with sensitivity will be essential.

This position sits within an alternative education setting, offering tailored learning that supports pupils’ personal, social, and vocational development. Lessons often take a practical, hands-on approach to help prepare students for life beyond school and to nurture their individual strengths, interests, and ambitions.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference while developing valuable experience for a future career in education or youth work.

Requirements

We welcome applicants with experience in areas such as sports, care, youth work, or any background involving support for young people. Training will be provided, and CPD opportunities are available through our CPD Academy.

Applicants will need (or be willing to obtain during registration):

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration

• Safeguarding Level 2 (Children & Vulnerable People)

• Two references covering a 24-month period (or equivalent)

Onboarding Process

1. Apply by submitting your CV

2. Shortlisting within 48 working hours

3. Telephone call to discuss the role in more detail

4. Interview invitation if you wish to proceed

5. Pre-employment checks completed by our team ahead of your start date

Teaching Personnel are proud to work in partnership with this school, and we are committed to ensuring passion, consistency and high-quality support across our new cohort of Youth Support Officers. Thank you for your interest—we look forward to speaking with you soon about this fantastic opportunity.

If you have any questions, please contact Teaching Personnel on the number below.

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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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