Youth Worker in SEMH Schools

Youth Support Worker – SEMH Schools

Salford | Full-Time | Term Time Only | September Start
Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Teaching Personnel is recruiting Youth Support Workers to support pupils in primary and secondary SEMH schools across Salford from September.

Students may have a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including anxiety, ADHD, trauma, attachment difficulties, emotional regulation challenges, and behaviours that challenge. Your role will be to provide positive support, build strong relationships, and help pupils engage with education.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour.
• Encourage emotional, social, and academic development.
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral teams to support pupil progress.
• Act as a positive role model within the school environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with young people.
• Experience supporting challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A resilient, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Backgrounds in youth work, sports coaching, residential care, mentoring, support work, or education are highly desirable.

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Full-time, term-time only work.
• Opportunities across a range of primary and secondary SEMH provisions.
• Ongoing training and support from a dedicated consultant.
• Potential long-term and permanent opportunities.

If you're ready to make a real impact and help young people reach their potential, apply today for this September start in Salford.

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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