Youth Worker

Job Title: Youth Worker (Full-Time)
Location: Liverpool
Contract Type: Permanent / Full-Time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Make a Difference Every Day

A unique opportunity has arisen for a committed and passionate Youth Worker to join a thriving alternative provision school based in Liverpool. This full-time role is ideal for someone with experience supporting young people—whether through youth work, coaching, or in an educational setting—who is confident in building positive relationships and managing challenging behaviour.

About the School

The school is part of a respected cluster of alternative provision schools, designed to re-engage young people who have struggled in, or been excluded from, mainstream education. Students have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) in place, and class sizes are small to allow for tailored support and meaningful progress.

The curriculum is rooted in Functional Skills (English, Mathematics, and ICT), and enhanced with subjects such as Science, PE, Careers, Internet Safety, Wellbeing, and Mental Health Awareness. The aim is to provide students with both academic and personal development opportunities in a supportive, nurturing environment.

Teachers follow a Primary model, teaching across several subject areas with the support of a centralised curriculum developed by subject specialists. Youth workers play a critical role in the day-to-day success of this model, supporting both learning and behaviour management.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusting relationships with students to support engagement

• Assist in the delivery of a broad curriculum under the guidance of teaching staff

• Support students in developing social, emotional, and behavioural skills

• Help manage challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies

• Contribute to a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment

• Work closely with teachers and other professionals to support EHCP outcomes

• Actively participate in school activities, enrichment, and wellbeing initiatives

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience supporting or coaching children or young people

• Confidence in managing challenging behaviour

• Empathy, patience, and strong communication skills

• Ability to work well in a team and adapt to a flexible, fast-paced environment

• A passion for helping vulnerable students realise their potential

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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