Youth Support Worker

Youth Support Worker – Cardiff
Start Date: ASAP (subject to vetting checks)
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Pay: Weekly via Teaching Personnel
Holidays: 12 weeks per year (school term-time only)

Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference in their lives? We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and resilient Youth Support Worker to work within a supportive school setting in Cardiff.

This is a full-time, long-term opportunity, ideal for individuals with a background in youth work, care, or those looking to gain experience within education.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs
• Building positive and trusting relationships with young people
• Assisting in managing challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner
• Working closely with teaching staff to support learning and development
• Encouraging engagement, confidence, and independence in students

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with young people (youth work, care, coaching, or similar)
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Passion for supporting vulnerable or disengaged learners
• A genuine interest in education or youth support

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay through Teaching Personnel
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunity for long-term and permanent positions
• Valuable experience within a school setting

All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and referencing as part of the safeguarding process.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact, apply now to get started as soon as your vetting checks are complete.

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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