Youth Support Worker - School Based

Job description

Youth Support Worker

Location: Caerphilly, South Wales
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:00pm (Term Time Only)
Pay: £100 per day (PAYE - Weekly Pay)
Start Date: 2nd November 2026

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Are you passionate about supporting young people who need the right guidance, structure and encouragement to succeed?

Whether you've worked as a Youth Worker, Teaching Assistant, Sports Coach, Support Worker, Care Worker, Behaviour Mentor or Mentor, this could be the perfect opportunity to use your skills in a rewarding education setting.

We are recruiting for a Youth Support Worker to join a specialist Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Caerphilly, supporting pupils who have faced barriers in mainstream education. This is a highly rewarding role where every day brings new challenges, opportunities and successes.

If you're resilient, approachable and able to build positive relationships with young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join This School?

Small class sizes and high levels of staff support
Build meaningful relationships with pupils and make a genuine impact
No planning or marking responsibilities
Consistent weekday hours with excellent work-life balance
Valuable experience for careers in Teaching, SEN, Psychology, Youth Work, Social Work and Pastoral Support
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

About the Role

As a Youth Support Worker, you'll work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support pupils in Key stage 3 & Key stage 4

You'll help young people develop confidence, improve behaviour, engage with learning and achieve personal goals in a supportive and structured environment.

Every day is different, but your focus will always remain the same: helping young people overcome challenges and reach their potential.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
Helping pupils engage positively in lessons and school activities
Building trusting relationships with young people who may have experienced difficulties in education
Promoting positive behaviour through clear expectations and consistent support
Using de-escalation techniques and restorative approaches when needed
Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams and external professionals
Supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing, confidence and personal development
Recording and reporting...

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Caerphilly

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English