333 youth support worker jobs found

Youth Support Worker Supporting Learners with SEMH Needs (KS3 & KS4) Start Date: September 2026 | Full-Time | Supply via Teaching Personnel We are seeking proactive, resilient, and engaging  Youth Support Workers to support learners with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. This rewarding role is ideal for individuals who are confident, calm under pressure, and passionate about making a genuine difference to young people who present with challenging behaviour. Consistency is vital for our learners, therefore full-time availability is essential, and driving is highly desirable. You will be working through Teaching Personnel, who partner closely with the school to ensure high-quality support and continuity for students. The Role You will support young people who come from a range of complex and challenging backgrounds and who may be cautious or anxious when forming new relationships. Your role will be crucial in helping them...

Aspire People are working in partnership with a large Primary School in Wythenshawe, South Manchester. SLT are looking for a Youth Support Worker to work as a SEND Teaching Assistant with a number of identified pupils across Key Stage 2. The school is a large multi form entry Primary School, with a diverse pupils intake. The school is well resourced to support pupils with SEND, with a provision on site for pupils with Social Emotional Mental Health needs. The ideal candidate will be working with a number of identified pupils with SEMH needs, and other complex needs, across Key Stage 2. Pupils may exhibit behaviours that challenge so potential candidates need to be confident supporting those with SEMH needs, be resilient in their approach and committed and passionate about understanding the 'bigger picture'. You would be working with the pupils on a timetable basis, delivering 1:1 interventions to help support their engagement with core subjects. This role is an ideal...

Youth Worker in Schools Do you have what it takes to work with children and young people with challenging behaviour? Have you worked with children with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs? Can you engage with, motivate, and inspire young people? The Job… Working in schools across Staffordshire, Cheshire, Stoke on Trent, and Newcastle under Lyme, your role will be part teaching classroom assistant, and part pastoral youth support worker. Your role will be a classroom youth worker- helping children who have been through trauma, those with mental health and emotional needs. Supporting the children in managing their behaviours, regulating their emotions, and engaging with the school day. You'll be emotionally resilient, and able to handle whatever challenges the day throws at you. You'll be driven, determined, and passionate about ensuring the children and young people you work with, thrive in their future. You'll Be… Experienced working with young people with...

Job Title: Secondary School Support Worker Location: Blaenau Gwent Hours: 08:30 – 15:10, Monday to Friday | Full-Time (Term Time, Fixed Term) Contract: Temporary / Permanent (flexibility around you) Pay Rate: £92.63 per day with opportunities for progression and increase quickly /£14.52 per hour Role Overview We are seeking enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistants to support pupils within a secondary school environment. The role involves working closely with students who may face a range of academic, behavioural, social, or emotional challenges, helping them to engage positively with school life and learning. This role is particularly suited to individuals with transferable skills from youth work, community support, care, or similar backgrounds, who are passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential. Key Responsibilities Support pupils in lessons, small groups, or on a 1:1 basis Assist students facing challenges such as behaviour regulation,...

Inclusion Team Member – Secondary School 📍 Location:Hammersmith 💰 £110–£130 per day (depending on experience) 📅 Start: ASAP / Next Week ⏳ Long-term role with potential to go permanent The Role We are working with a forward-thinking secondary school seeking a strong Inclusion Team Member to join their pastoral and behaviour team. This is a key role within the school, focused on supporting students who may face challenges with behaviour, engagement, and emotional regulation. You will play a vital part in promoting a positive Culture for Learning (CFL) across the school, working closely with students, staff, parents, and external agencies. Key Responsibilities * Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring to students requiring additional support * Support students with SEMH, behaviour, and engagement needs * Respond to behaviour incidents and CFL callouts effectively * Build strong relationships with students to improve attendance, behaviour, and outcomes * Work closely...

Suppleo Education is an award-winning education recruitment agency who believe in building relationships on understanding and respect. We pride ourselves on providing an unparalleled quality of service to not only our schools, but our teachers and support staff at all levels across England and Wales. Job Description Suppleo Education are proud to be working in partnership with an amazing School who have opportunities for Youth Worker to join them on a long term basis. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work alongside a range of talented staff on a journey to support individual pupils with a range of additional learning needs, including ASD and ADHD. Job Specification Role: Youth Worker Daily Rate: £96.06 - £100 Per Day Location: Congleton Start Date: Immediately Duration: Ongoing Full-time/Part-time: Full-time Hours: 8:30-3:30 Experience, Training & Qualifications Previous experience working with children, preferably in an educational setting A...

Suppleo Education is an award-winning education recruitment agency who believe in building relationships on understanding and respect. We pride ourselves on providing an unparalleled quality of service to not only our schools, but our teachers and support staff at all levels across England and Wales. Job Description Suppleo Education are proud to be working in partnership with an amazing School who have opportunities for Youth Worker to join them on a long term basis. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work alongside a range of talented staff on a journey to support individual pupils with a range of additional learning needs, including ASD and ADHD. Job Specification Role: Youth Worker Daily Rate: £96.06 - £100 Per Day Location: Holmes Chapel Start Date: Immediately Duration: Ongoing Full-time/Part-time: Full-time Hours: 8:30-3:30 Experience, Training & Qualifications Previous experience working with children, preferably in an educational setting A...

Suppleo Education is an award-winning education recruitment agency who believe in building relationships on understanding and respect. We pride ourselves on providing an unparalleled quality of service to not only our schools, but our teachers and support staff at all levels across England and Wales. Job Description Suppleo Education are proud to be working in partnership with an amazing School who have opportunities for Youth Worker to join them on a long term basis. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work alongside a range of talented staff on a journey to support individual pupils with a range of additional learning needs, including ASD and ADHD. Job Specification Role: Youth Worker Daily Rate: £96.06 - £100 Per Day Location: Northwich Start Date: Immediately Duration: Ongoing Full-time/Part-time: Full-time Hours: 8:30-3:30 Experience, Training & Qualifications Previous experience working with children, preferably in an educational setting A...

Suppleo Education is an award-winning education recruitment agency who believe in building relationships on understanding and respect. We pride ourselves on providing an unparalleled quality of service to not only our schools, but our teachers and support staff at all levels across England and Wales. Job Description Suppleo Education are proud to be working in partnership with an amazing School who have opportunities for Youth Worker to join them on a long term basis. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work alongside a range of talented staff on a journey to support individual pupils with a range of additional learning needs, including ASD and ADHD. Job Specification Role: Youth Worker Daily Rate: £96.06 - £100 Per Day Location: Chester Start Date: Immediately Duration: Ongoing Full-time/Part-time: Full-time Hours: 8:30-3:30 Experience, Training & Qualifications Previous experience working with children, preferably in an educational setting A relevant...

Suppleo Education is an award-winning education recruitment agency who believe in building relationships on understanding and respect. We pride ourselves on providing an unparalleled quality of service to not only our schools, but our teachers and support staff at all levels across England and Wales. Job Description Suppleo Education are proud to be working in partnership with an amazing School who have opportunities for Youth Worker to join them on a long term basis. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work alongside a range of talented staff on a journey to support individual pupils with a range of additional learning needs, including ASD and ADHD. Job Specification Role: Youth Worker Daily Rate: £96.06 - £100 Per Day Location: Ellesmere Port Start Date: Immediately Duration: Ongoing Full-time/Part-time: Full-time Hours: 8:30-3:30 Experience, Training & Qualifications Previous experience working with children, preferably in an educational setting A...

Mental Health Support Workers - Make a Real Difference in Schools Are you passionate about supporting young people's emotional wellbeing and helping them succeed? Prospero Teaching is recruiting dedicated Mental Health Support Workers to work across Primary, Secondary, and SEN schools throughout Dorset. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in pupils' lives-supporting them to feel safe, understood, and ready to learn. You'll play a vital role in helping young people navigate emotional, social, and mental health challenges within a supportive school environment. 💙 The Role You'll work closely with students, schools, and support teams to promote positive mental health and wellbeing: Provide 1:1 and small-group emotional wellbeing support Support pupils experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma, or social difficulties Help students build coping strategies, confidence, and resilience Collaborate with pastoral, SEN, and safeguarding teams Monitor and record...

Mental Health Support Workers - Make a Real Difference in Schools Are you passionate about supporting young people's emotional wellbeing and helping them succeed? Prospero Teaching is recruiting dedicated Mental Health Support Workers to work across Primary, Secondary, and SEN schools throughout Dorset. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in pupils' lives-supporting them to feel safe, understood, and ready to learn. You'll play a vital role in helping young people navigate emotional, social, and mental health challenges within a supportive school environment. 💙 The Role You'll work closely with students, schools, and support teams to promote positive mental health and wellbeing: Provide 1:1 and small-group emotional wellbeing support Support pupils experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma, or social difficulties Help students build coping strategies, confidence, and resilience Collaborate with pastoral, SEN, and safeguarding teams Monitor and record...

Suppleo Education is an award-winning education recruitment agency who believe in building relationships on understanding and respect. We pride ourselves on providing an unparalleled quality of service to not only our schools, but our teachers and support staff at all levels across England and Wales. Job Description Suppleo Education are proud to be working in partnership with an amazing School who have opportunities for Youth Worker to join them on a long term basis. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work alongside a range of talented staff on a journey to support individual pupils with a range of additional learning needs, including ASD and ADHD. Job Specification Role: Youth Worker Daily Rate: £96.06 - £100 Per Day Location: Crewe Start Date: Immediately Duration: Ongoing Full-time/Part-time: Full-time Hours: 8:30-3:30 Experience, Training & Qualifications Previous experience working with children, preferably in an educational setting A relevant...

Play Worker (Lunchtime Support) – Primary School Location: Camden, London, UK Start Date: 04 May 2026 Salary: £16 – £18 per hour Job Type: Full Time, Temporary (Term Time Only) Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM About the Role Teach Now is working with a creative and welcoming one-form entry Church of England primary school in the heart of Camden to recruit a Play Worker to support during lunchtime. This role focuses on supporting children during unstructured play, helping to create a safe, inclusive and engaging playground environment. The school follows an OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) approach, placing strong emphasis on the importance of play in children’s social, emotional, and physical development. You will play a key role in encouraging positive interactions, inclusive play, and strong behaviour, ensuring every child feels supported, engaged, and part of the school community. Key Responsibilities • Supervise pupils during lunchtime play in an OPAL environment • Facilitate...

SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant – Therapeutic School NG13 Full-Time | Term Time Only | Monday to Friday Competitive Daily Rate | PAYE TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist therapeutic school in NG13, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This nurturing, structured, and relationship-focused environment uses therapeutic and outdoor learning approaches to help pupils overcome challenges and re-engage with education. We are seeking a dedicated SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 and small group support. This role is ideal for a Teaching Assistant with experience in SEMH, alternative provision, or care settings, passionate about making a real difference. Key Responsibilities Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs as a Teaching Assistant Support emotional regulation, resilience, and self-management strategies Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour using a therapeutic approach...

Prospero Teaching are looking for energetic, reliable and motivated mentors in the BCP area to support young people needing alternate provision. We provide mentoring to students in early years all the way to post 16, supporting them from 2 to 10 hours per week. Mentoring is provided 1:1 in the young person's home or in the local community and is completely tailored to the student's needs to ensure they are getting the best possible support. Mentoring involves emotional support for the young person and can include activities based around their hobbies. Alternately, it may just involve taking them for walks with the intention of getting them out of the house and talking to a positive role model who can help build their confidence. We also offer play therapy and art therapy to young people who require this provision. All of this is with the aim of getting them back into a mainstream or specialist environment where they feel self-assured and positive about the future. In order to be...

Looking for a Rewarding Career as a School Support Worker - Bedford - Education and Training Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs? We're working with a specialist SEN school in Bedford that is looking for dedicated School Support Workers, SEN Teaching Assistants, or Psychology graduates to join their welcoming and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a highly regarded SEN setting where your contribution will make a real difference. Role Details Location: Bedford Pay: £460-£500 per week Sector: Education and Training Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm (term-time only) About the Role - Bedford As a School Support Worker, you'll play a key role in supporting students with SEMH, Autism, and ADHD. You'll help pupils build confidence, manage emotions, and engage positively with their learning. This role is ideal for individuals considering a career in clinical psychology, counselling, social work, youth...

Residential Support Worker  A specialist education and care provider in Longridge, Preston is seeking dedicated and resilient Residential SEN Support Workers to join their team on a temp-to-perm basis through a leading education recruitment agency. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with additional needs, including social, emotional, and mental health challenges, in a structured and therapeutic setting. The Role As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping young people develop independence, emotional regulation, and life skills. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide consistent, high-quality care and support both in and out of the classroom setting. Key Responsibilities Supporting young people with daily routines and structured activities Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing Building trusting relationships with students Assisting with educational engagement and life skills development...

Aspire People are working in partnership with a large SEND School in Stockport, SK2. SLT are looking for candidate's with a Sports Coaching background to work as a Teaching Assistant with a number of identified pupils. The school is a SEND School, with a diverse pupils intake, supporting pupils with a range of needs including Social Emotional Mental Health needs. Pupils may exhibit behaviours that challenge so potential candidates need to be confident supporting those with SEMH needs, be resilient in their approach and committed and passionate about understanding the 'bigger picture'. Pupils follow a curriculum pathway and need support to support their engagement, emotional regulation and sensory needs. This role is an ideal opportunity for those who have experience as a Sports Coach or Youth Worker as a natural ability to build relationships with pupils who may be resistant to education is essential and will really help you excel in this role. Training is provide by the...

Outreach Mentor/LSA Location: Bristol Kingswood Pay: £122.80 per day + mileage Type: Contract (perm possible) Hours: Full-time Start date: ASAP (April/May 2026) Elementa is recruiting for Learning Support Assistants/Mentors, for a range of specialist provisions in the Redland area of Bristol. These provisions support children who may have been excluded from mainstream school, or who have specific learning needs that make it difficult for them to succeed in a mainstream school. The school is looking for candidates who have experience with SEND, including Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) and challenging behaviour. If you have previous experience as a Youth Worker, support worker, LSA, in outreach and mentoring, or have a sporting background, the school would welcome your application. The children you will be working with have faced a variety of challenges and difficulties in their lives, meaning they often dis-regulate and display challenging behaviour. The candidates we...