Youth Support Worker – SEMH Secondary School

Oldham | Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity

Are you someone who can build a connection with young people when others struggle to reach them?

We are looking for a Youth Support Worker to join a specialist SEMH secondary school in Oldham, supporting young people who may face emotional, social and behavioural barriers to education.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in youth work, residential care, mentoring, support work, sports coaching, community work or education who wants to use their skills to help young people make positive changes.

The Role

As a Youth Support Worker, you'll become a trusted and consistent adult for pupils who may need additional support both inside and outside the classroom. You'll:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people and become someone they feel comfortable talking to.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support around confidence, emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement.
• Help pupils manage difficult situations and develop positive strategies for dealing with their emotions.
• Support pupils to re-engage with learning and develop their independence and resilience.
• Encourage positive behaviour and help young people recognise their strengths and potential.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider pastoral/SEN team to provide consistent support.
• Support pupils during transitions, activities and different parts of the school day.

Who Would Suit This Role?

We're particularly interested in people who have experience working with young people or individuals with additional needs, but previous school experience isn't essential.

Your background could be in:

• Youth work or mentoring
• SEMH or SEN settings
• Residential or care work
• Behaviour support
• Community support
• Sports coaching
• Mental health support
• Education or teaching assistant roles

What matters most is your ability to remain calm, patient and consistent, even when a young person is struggling.

Why Apply?

Working in an SEMH school isn't always easy — but it can be incredibly rewarding.

You could be the person who helps a young person walk back into a classroom, regulate after a difficult moment, rebuild their confidence or realise that they can succeed.

If you're passionate about working with young people and want a role where your personality, patience and ability to build relationships can make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this Youth Support Worker opportunity in Oldham.

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