Youth Worker

Job Title: Youth Worker

Location: Failsworth
Start Date: ASAP
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Youth Worker – SEMH Provision

Teaching Personnel is seeking a confident and proactive Youth Worker to support pupils within a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) provision in Failsworth.

This role is ideal for individuals with a background in youth work, coaching, or mentoring who are looking to apply their skills within an educational setting. You will play a key part in supporting pupils who require additional guidance to engage in learning and manage their behaviour positively.

The Role

As a Youth Worker, you will work closely with teaching staff to support pupils both in and out of the classroom. Your role will mirror that of a Teaching Assistant, with a strong focus on behaviour, emotional support, and engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting with classroom activities and adapting tasks to meet individual needs
• Using proactive behaviour management strategies to maintain engagement
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and de-escalation
• Encouraging positive behaviour and social interaction
• Building strong, professional relationships with pupils
• Maintaining clear boundaries with confidence and consistency
• Supporting the teacher with lesson delivery and general classroom support
• Helping create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
• Monitoring progress and contributing to support plans

About the Provision

This SEMH setting supports pupils who may display:

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Behavioural challenges
• Barriers to mainstream education

The provision takes a trauma-informed approach, focusing on structure, consistency, and building trust to help pupils achieve positive outcomes.

Requirements

Essential:

• Experience in youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, or behaviour support
• A confident and proactive approach to supporting pupils
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations
• Passion for working with vulnerable young people

Desirable:

• Experience within an SEMH provision or alternative setting
• Team Teach training (or willingness to complete)
• Understanding of SEMH needs and trauma-informed practice

Why Apply?

• Gain experience in a rewarding SEMH environment
• Develop your skills in a role similar to a Teaching Assistant
• Make a genuine difference in young people’s lives
• Ongoing support from Teaching Personnel

Apply Now

If you are a confident, proactive Youth Worker ready to support pupils and make a lasting impact, apply today with Teaching Personnel.

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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