Youth Worker / Residential Support Worker - Education Setting

Stoke-on-Trent | Staffordshire | Specialist Schools

Location: Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire
Pay rate: £90 - £130+ per day
Start Date: ASAP 2026
Contract Type: Temporary
Working Pattern: Full-time / Part-time

Do you have experience supporting young people through challenging situations?

Teaching Personnel are recruiting Youth Workers and Residential Support Workers to work within specialist secondary schools supporting pupils with SEMH needs, autism and additional behavioural needs.

Your experience supporting young people can have a significant impact within education.

You could be:

• A Youth Worker
• A Residential Support Worker
• A Children's Support Worker
• A Care Worker
• A Family Support Worker
• Working within community outreach services

What you'll gain:

• Experience within specialist education settings
• Training and CPD opportunities
• Behaviour management and safeguarding knowledge
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference

Responsibilities:

• Supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs
• Building professional relationships with young people
• Supporting learning and development within the classroom
• Promoting positive behaviour and wellbeing
• Working closely with teaching and pastoral staff

What we're looking for:

• Experience supporting children or young people
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Patience, resilience and empathy
• A proactive and professional approach
• A genuine passion for supporting young people

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can positively impact the lives of young people, we'd love to hear from you.