Youth Support Worker Role

Youth Support Worker
Location: Swansea
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: £13.75 per hour

About the Role

Are you passionate about supporting students in their learning and enthusiastic about making a real difference in young people’s lives? Teaching Personnel are seeking a Youth Support Worker to work across Secondary and SEN schools in Swansea. We offer flexible positions—part time or full time—to suit your way of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students who may experience social, emotional, or behavioural challenges.
• Assist teachers when required, including classroom setup, lesson delivery, and participation in activities (after-school clubs, in-class games, etc.).
• Help students progress academically and personally, building confidence and essential life skills.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and positive classroom environment.
• Be available for flexible, same-day cover when needed.

What We Are Looking For

• A confident, outgoing, and positive individual.
• Experience in youth work, mentoring, or education support (preferred but not essential).
• A genuine passion for supporting and working with young people.
• A compassionate, approachable person able to build trust and strong relationships.
• A full UK driving licence.
• An enhanced DBS (child-only) or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

• Ongoing CPD training opportunities and professional support.
• A rewarding and meaningful role where you can make a real impact.
• Flexible schedules, both full time and part time.

If you think you’re the right fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today or contact us on 01792 473030 or swanseasecondaryandsen@teachingpersonnel.com

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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