452 youth worker jobs found

Are you an experienced Youth Worker looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have experience supporting vulnerable children or young people who have experienced trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), challenging behaviour, or additional needs? If you're passionate about making a lasting difference, your experience as a Youth Worker could be the perfect foundation for a rewarding career within specialist education. We are recruiting dedicated Youth Workers to join a range of specialist SEN, SEMH and Alternative Provision schools across Birmingham. These schools support pupils aged 4-19 who require additional support to access education due to a variety of learning, communication, behavioural and emotional needs. The schools cater for pupils with: * Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) * Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs * ADHD * Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) * Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) * Speech, Language and...

Youth Worker - Heywood A supportive and forward‑thinking school in Heywood is seeking a Youth Worker to work with pupils who require additional behavioural and emotional support on a full-time basis. This role is ideal for individuals who have experience engaging young people in community, youth or outreach settings and can act as a consistent, positive role model. You will work closely with pupils at risk of exclusion or those transitioning back into mainstream education and you will be able to demonstrate you are someone who can build trust, promote resilience and encourage positive routines. As a Youth Worker, you will focus on supporting behaviour both on a 1:1 basis and as part of a whole‑school approach. You will help pupils develop positive routines, regulate their emotions and re‑engage with learning. Many pupils will have social, emotional or behavioural needs, and may have experienced challenges in previous settings. This is a dynamic role that suits someone who can...

Youth Support Worker - SEMH School Location: Wandsworth Start Date: September Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Youth Support Worker - SEMH School, Wandsworth We are looking for a dedicated and resilient Youth Support Worker to join a specialist SEMH school in Wandsworth. This rewarding role involves supporting secondary-aged students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and thrive both in and out of the classroom. The successful candidate will have a passion for working with young people, strong behavioural management skills, and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with students who may have experienced challenges in their education and personal lives. Key Responsibilities Support students with SEMH needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups. Build strong, supportive relationships that promote trust, engagement and personal growth. Help students...

SANZA Teaching Agency is pleased to announce an exciting youth support worker at a specialist secondary school in Lambeth working with 15-16 year old boys experiencing social and academic challenges with ADHD or mild ASC. Offering £95-£130 daily according to experience with salary evaluation at October half-term! We're recruiting a determined, passionate youth mentor and/or TA for this alternative provision school assisting students who benefit from inspirational role models. THE ROLE This mentor position offers both challenges and satisfaction. Your responsibilities include: Assisting young people with (SEMH) social, emotional, mental health difficulties in compact classes of 8 students Functioning as a youth support worker for KS4 boys who enjoy football and benefit from trustworthy, stable role models Offering educational guidance and personal support within this alternative provision setting Developing positive relationships while delivering TA assistance to pupils...

Youth Support Worker – Education Settings – Wirral Are you passionate about making a positive impact on young people’s lives? We are seeking dedicated Youth Support Workers to join an innovative school in Wirral, specialising in supporting boys and girls aged 11 to 16 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic, aspirational environment that values development, resilience, and care. Job Title: Youth Support Worker Location: Wirral Salary: £15 per hour Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent, Full-Time This Youth Support Worker role in Wirral offers an initial 12-week temporary placement with the possibility of transitioning into a permanent position. The school provides a supportive, specialist day provision with a strong emphasis on fostering independence and emotional resilience among its students. Key Duties include: * Offering day-to-day emotional and practical support to young people * Motivate and...

Unqualified Cover Supervisors Required - Lancaster Secondary Schools Immediate Starts Available | Flexible Work | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Andy Johnson - Senior Recruitment Consultant, Veritas Education Are you looking to start working in education? Whether you're a graduate, sports coach, youth worker, tutor, teaching assistant, or simply someone with experience working with young people, Veritas Education is currently recruiting Unqualified Cover Supervisors to support a range of secondary schools across Lancaster and the surrounding areas. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience and take the first step towards a rewarding career in education. The Role As a Cover Supervisor, you will: Deliver pre-set work in the absence of the class teacher Manage classroom behaviour and keep pupils engaged Support pupils with their learning throughout the school day Work across a variety of subjects and year groups Gain invaluable experience...

SEND & SEMH Specialist Tutor - Frome & Surrounding Somerset Areas 1:1 SEND & SEMH Support | Flexible Hours | September 2026 Opportunities Quantum Scholars is expanding its Somerset tutoring team ahead of what is expected to be a busy September 2026, with a growing number of SEND, SEMH, EOTAS (Education Other Than At School), and Alternative Provision referrals across Frome and the surrounding Somerset areas. We are seeking compassionate, resilient, and experienced SEND & SEMH Specialist Tutors to provide personalised 1:1 educational support to children and young people who are unable to access mainstream education. The learners we support often require more than academic tuition. Many benefit from positive role models who can build trust, develop confidence, and create a safe learning environment where they can re-engage with education at their own pace. Learners may present with a range of needs, including: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)...

Job description Do you have experience in youth work, looking for work as a Teaching assistant to work in alternative provision or Pupil referrals supporting young people with challenging behaviour and additional learning needs? Career Teachers are working with a leading Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Islington(North London) and several SEND/ALN schools to recruit confident, resilient, and passionate staff to support pupils aged 11-16 with a wide range of complex needs. These roles suit candidates with experience in youth work, SEMH, challenging behaviour, alternative provision, or SEND classrooms. If you are calm under pressure, strong with boundaries, and motivated to make a positive impact, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career. About the Role - PRU & SEND Support As a Youth Worker / ALN LSA / SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support students with: * SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs) * EBD (Emotional & Behavioural...

Sports-Minded Teaching Assistant Pembrokeshire £85.50 per day (PAYE) Immediate starts available Turn your coaching skills into a rewarding career in education. Are you a sports coach, PE graduate, youth worker or someone who enjoys working with young people? TeacherActive is recruiting Sports-Minded Teaching Assistants to support pupils in Primary and Secondary schools across Pembrokeshire. Whether you've coached football, rugby, cricket, gymnastics, dance, martial arts or worked with youth groups, your experience could make a real difference in the classroom. The Role As a Teaching Assistant, you'll: Support pupils with learning and classroom activities Encourage confidence, teamwork and positive behaviour Build positive relationships with pupils and staff Help create an engaging and supportive learning environment Be a positive role model for young people What We're Looking For Experience coaching or working with children and young people A positive, enthusiastic and...

Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant Are you an experienced and skilled Residential Support or Youth Worker based in Crewe or surrounding areas? Have you worked with children with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs? Are you able to support children to manage and regulate challenging behaviours? Are you looking for your next step, with a better work/life balance, in the Crewe area? Would you like a role where you could continue to make a difference, and use your skills in behaviour management, emotional and pastoral support, but with shorter shifts and no overnights? The Job… Working in schools around Crewe to support children with SEMH needs who can demonstrate challenging behaviour- your role will be part teaching classroom assistant, and part pastoral support worker. You will be responsible for supporting the classroom teacher to enable them to teach effectively- ensuring that the children you will care for are kept on task, helped to manage their...

SEN Teaching Assistant / Support Worker - Specialist ASD Provision - High Barnet Full Time | Term Time Only | September 2026 Start Up to £120 per day | Long Term Role (Temp to Perm) | 3 Vacancies Available Long Term Futures are recruiting three SEN Teaching Assistants / Support Workers to join a highly regarded specialist provision in High Barnet, supporting secondary-aged students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and associated learning needs. This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist setting where you'll make a genuine difference every day. The school is looking for compassionate, resilient and proactive individuals who understand that every young person learns differently. Experience as a Support Worker, Youth Worker, SEN Teaching Assistant or Care Worker is highly desirable. Trial days are taking place from next week, with successful candidates securing September starts. As there are only three positions available, applications will close as soon as...

Learning Support Worker (SEND) 📍 Redbridge | 🕘 Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm | Full-Time Make a real difference every day. Blackstone Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and inclusive college in Redbridge for a dedicated Learning Support Worker to join their Supported Learning Team. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to achieve their full potential. Whether you have experience as a Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Care Worker or Youth Worker, we'd love to hear from you. The Role You will work closely with teaching staff to provide support to learners with a range of additional needs both in the classroom and on a one-to-one basis. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting learners with SEND and Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs) Promoting independence, confidence and positive learning behaviours Providing...

Behaviour Mentor (SEMH & SEND Provision) Location: Bridgend Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm (No evenings or weekends) Contract: Full-time  Start Date: September Teaching Personnel is seeking a resilient, empathetic, and proactive Behaviour Mentor to support students within a specialist SEND provision in Bridgend. This maintained special school caters for pupils aged 5–19 years with a range of additional learning needs, including Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (SEBD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The successful candidate will work across varying key stages, so being flexible working with all ages is cruiclal. As a behaviour mentor you will be providing tailored support to help children manage behavioural and emotional challenges, develop positive relationships, and engage successfully in education. This is a highly rewarding role for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people...

Youth Worker / Educational Support Officer TEMP TO PERM AVAILABLE!! Prospero Teaching is looking for a Youth Engagement Officer to take a position at their school, set in a purpose built school in Bolton. This school is a specialist provision for young people who need that little extra support and guidance, due to SEMH needs. Students at this school can pose challenges but staff who are calm, patient, resilient and caring will make huge differences in this setting. We have worked with this group of schools for several years now and they have a particular interest in securing the services of an enthusiastic graduate for this particular position. There is lots of training available for the successful position and our SLT run regular CPD for all staff. This role would be ideal for someone considering teacher training for September 2026. This role would also suit an experienced SEMH support worker looking for a role where you can get out of the confines of the classroom and out...

Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision - Hemel Hempstead Location: Hemel Hempstead Pay: £100-£110 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications) Contract: Temp to Perm Start Date: September 2026 We are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision - Hemel Hempstead to join a supportive and well-established alternative provision from September. This is an exciting temp to perm opportunity for someone looking to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people. This role would suit experienced Teaching Assistants, Youth Workers or Residential Support Workers who are passionate about supporting learners to overcome barriers to education. We welcome applications from candidates with experience in: Mainstream schools Alternative Provision (AP) SEMH schools Youth work Residential children's homes Other roles supporting children or young people with additional needs or challenging behaviourThe successful candidate will: Build positive...

PASTORAL SUPPORT WORKER - MATERNITY COVER An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and committed Pastoral Support Worker to join a highly successful and popular 11-19 secondary school in East London. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Pastoral Support Worker who is dedicated to improving the well-being, behaviour, attendance, and academic outcomes of young people within a vibrant inner-city school community. East London Start Date: September 2026 Fixed-term maternity cover until March 2027 Term-time only - 36 hours per week Salary: (£28,550 - £33,529 per annum) Creative, inclusive and forward-thinking school environment ABOUT THE ROLE - PASTORAL SUPPORT WORKER: The school is seeking a proactive, resilient, and highly motivated Pastoral Support Worker to play a key role in supporting students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. The successful Pastoral Support Worker will work closely with Heads of Year, senior leaders, teaching staff,...

Confident leading a classroom? Passionate about supporting pupils who need a different approach to education? We’re looking for a dedicated and resilient HLTA to join a fantastic PRU in South Shields, supporting a primary-aged class on a full-time basis (8:30am–4:00pm). This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who thrives in a nurturing but structured environment and can confidently lead learning for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs. Whether you’ve worked as an HLTA, behaviour mentor, teaching assistant, youth worker, or in alternative provision, we’d love to hear from you. What you’ll be doing Leading a primary class independently throughout the school day Delivering engaging learning activities tailored to pupil needs Supporting pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural challenges Creating a safe, structured, and positive classroom environment Managing behaviour using consistent boundaries and restorative approaches Working closely with wider staff to support...

STUDENT SUPPORT WORKER Hackney, East London Full Time / Term Time Only Highly Regarded Pastoral Team Popular Secondary School A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a committed and resilient Student Support Worker to join a successful and oversubscribed East London secondary school. This is a highly rewarding role supporting students who require additional guidance with behaviour, engagement, attendance, and wellbeing. You will play a key role within the pastoral team, helping young people overcome barriers and achieve success both inside and outside the classroom. The Student Support Worker Role: Lead and manage the Internal Exclusion (Referral) Room Mentor students at risk of disengagement Support behaviour, attendance, and wellbeing initiatives Investigate incidents and work closely with Heads of Year Build positive relationships with students, families, and external agencies Promote high standards of behaviour and school culture The Ideal Student Support Candidate,...

Cover Supervisor - Beckfoot School/Upper Heaton/Thornton/Oakbank Beckfoot Trust Location: Bradford Contract: Long-Term / Temp-to-Perm Opportunities Working Pattern: Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available Start Date: Immediate / Ongoing About the Role Beckfoot Trust is seeking confident, reliable, and adaptable Cover Supervisors to work across its secondary schools in Bradford. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within one of Bradford's leading multi-academy trusts, supporting students across a range of subjects and year groups. We are recruiting for long-term placements with the potential to become permanent for the right candidates. Successful candidates may have the opportunity to work across any of the Trust's secondary schools, including: Beckfoot School Beckfoot Upper Heaton Beckfoot Thornton Beckfoot Oakbank As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise whole classes in the absence of the class teacher, ensuring students remain...

SEND/SEMH Tutors, Mentors & Support Workers - Herefordshire & Surrounding Areas Start Date: September 2026 Please note: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for these opportunities. Quantum Scholars is proud to have been approved onto Herefordshire Council's Alternative Provision Framework and is preparing for a significant increase in learner referrals across Herefordshire and the surrounding areas from September 2026. As our provision grows, we are looking to build a dedicated network of SEND Tutors, SEMH Tutors, Mentors, Learning Support Assistants (LSAs), Teaching Assistants, Behaviour Mentors, Youth Workers, Pastoral Support Staff, and SEND Support Workers who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people. Many of the learners we support are currently outside mainstream education and may present with: SEND (Special Educational Needs and...