Youth Worker

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with schools and alternative provisions in the Wigan area to recruit a dedicated Youth Worker to support students with social, emotional, and behavioural needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in an educational setting, supporting students aged [insert age range] who may be at risk of exclusion or disengagement from mainstream education.

The Role:

As a Youth Worker in a school or alternative provision, you will play a key role in:

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis or in small groups to help with behaviour, engagement and emotional wellbeing

• Building positive relationships and acting as a trusted mentor and role model

• Supporting students with self-esteem, motivation, and conflict resolution

• Collaborating with teachers, SEN staff and external agencies to ensure consistent support

• Creating a safe, supportive environment where students feel heard and respected

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with young people in youth work, mentoring, coaching, or education

• A calm, confident, and resilient approach to supporting challenging behaviour

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships

• Passionate about making a positive impact on vulnerable or at-risk young people

• Background in youth work, psychology, sports coaching, or community work is desirable

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply for one)

What Teaching Personnel Offers:

• Weekly pay via PAYE – no umbrella companies

• Competitive daily rates and flexible working

• Free access to CPD and training, including Safeguarding and Team Teach

• A dedicated consultant to support your career in education

• Opportunities for permanent roles and career development

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If you're a Youth Worker ready to take the next step in your career and support the next generation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today

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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