Youth Worker

Youth Worker – Full-Time (Temp) – Primary School in Bootle – Autumn Term Start

Location: Bootle (Linacre Area)
Start Date: September 2025 (Autumn Term)
Contract: Temporary, Full-Time (Term Time Only)
Hours: Monday to Friday
Pay: Competitive, weekly pay through Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about supporting children’s emotional wellbeing and helping them thrive in their school journey?

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Bootle, Liverpool, who are looking to appoint a dedicated Youth Worker for a full-time, term-time role starting in September 2025.

The school serves a diverse and vibrant community, with a strong focus on pastoral care and nurturing every child’s personal development. Staff work closely with families to provide a safe, structured, and supportive environment where pupils can grow both academically and emotionally.

The Role:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils who may be struggling with behaviour, emotional regulation, or social interaction.

• Build positive relationships with pupils to boost self-esteem, resilience, and engagement.

• Support children with challenges linked to trauma, ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), or SEMH (Social, Emotional, Mental Health) needs.

• Work collaboratively with the school’s safeguarding and inclusion teams to create a nurturing and inclusive school environment.

• Help promote positive behaviour strategies in line with the school's values.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience supporting young people or children in an education, youth work, or mentoring capacity.

• A calm, empathetic and patient approach.

• Able to set clear boundaries and build trust with vulnerable pupils.

• Understanding of the needs of children from disadvantaged or complex backgrounds.

• Any relevant training or qualifications in Youth Work, Behaviour Support, or Mental Health are desirable.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Weekly pay through PAYE (no hidden umbrella fees).

• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.

• Opportunity to progress into a long-term or permanent position.

• Access to our exclusive CPD Academy, offering FREE training such as:

  • Autism and ADHD Awareness

  • Thrive Approach

  • Trauma and Attachment

  • Supporting Children with SEND

  • Mental Health and Behaviour Management

If you are committed to making a difference in children’s lives and want to be part of a supportive school community in Bootle, 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.
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