Youth Support Worker

Youth Support Worker
Location: Caerphilly
Hours: Part-Time | Term Time Only | Monday–Friday, 08:30 – 15:15
Pay: £120 per day
Start Date: 1st of June

Step Into a Role Where You Lead, Inspire, and Make an Impact

Are you confident, energetic, and naturally take charge?
Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where no two days are the same?

We’re looking for strong role models who lead from the front — individuals who bring presence, structure, and positivity into the classroom. Whether your background is in sports coaching, youth work, or team leadership, this is your opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people’s lives.

About the School

You’ll be working in a vibrant and inclusive secondary school in Caerphilly. The school has a strong sense of community, a supportive staff team, and a shared focus on creating a positive, structured environment where students can thrive.

Your Role

As a Youth Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in maintaining a focused and engaging learning environment. You’ll combine leadership, mentoring, and classroom management to support students both academically and personally.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons with confidence and energy
• Maintain a calm, structured, and focused classroom environment
• Support and motivate students who need additional guidance or encouragement
• Work collaboratively with teaching and pastoral teams
• Lead by example, promoting respect, resilience, and teamwork

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need to be a qualified teacher — but you do need the right mindset.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Confident, assertive, and able to command attention
• A natural leader who builds respect through consistency
• Calm under pressure and quick to think on their feet
• Energetic, adaptable, and resilient
• Experienced in (or keen to develop in) sports coaching, youth work, or behaviour support
• DBS checked (or willing to apply)

If you’ve led teams, coached sports, or worked with young people in any capacity, you already have the foundation to succeed here.

Why Join Us?

• Work in supportive and welcoming schools across Caerphilly
• Enjoy a healthy work–life balance with term-time hours only
• Build a pathway into careers such as:
  • Teaching or SEN Support
  • Behaviour & Pastoral Leadership
  • Educational Psychology or Youth Work

Plus, gain access to specialist training including:

• Positive Behaviour Management
• Safeguarding & Child Protection
• SEND & Thrive Approach
• TeamTeach & Cover Supervisor Certification

Ready to Lead from the Front?

Bring your energy. Bring your presence. Bring your leadership.

If you’re motivated, confident, and ready to make a real difference — we want to hear from you.

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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