309 youth development worker jobs found

TeacherActive is currently recruiting for a confident and resilient Cover Supervisor to work in a secondary school in the Vale of Glamorgan. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong classroom management skills and experience supporting young people who display challenging behaviour. You will play a key role in maintaining a positive learning environment by supervising lessons in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. The Role Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects. Manage classroom behaviour effectively, ensuring students remain engaged and on task. Build positive relationships with pupils whilst maintaining high expectations. Support the school's behaviour policy and contribute to a safe, respectful learning environment. Provide feedback to teaching staff on lesson outcomes and student engagement. The Ideal Candidate Previous experience working as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker, Sports Coach or in another role...

We’re looking for an experienced and reliable Children’s Home Care Worker to join a private organisation that provides residential care for children and young people with complex needs, including those with forensic backgrounds and a history of trauma or challenging behaviour. This is a demanding but highly rewarding role, working within a small team to create a safe, stable and supportive environment for young people aged 8 to 18. Key responsibilities: * Supporting young people with day-to-day care, emotional wellbeing, routines, and behavioural needs * Building positive, professional relationships and offering consistent, trauma-informed support * Promoting independence, safeguarding, and emotional development through structured care plans * Supporting young people with education, appointments, and daily living tasks * Working closely with colleagues, social workers, education providers and external agencies * Keeping...

We’re looking for an experienced and reliable Children’s Home Care Worker to join a private organisation that provides residential care for children and young people with complex needs, including those with forensic backgrounds and a history of trauma or challenging behaviour. This is a demanding but highly rewarding role, working within a small team to create a safe, stable and supportive environment for young people aged 8 to 18. Key responsibilities: * Supporting young people with day-to-day care, emotional wellbeing, routines, and behavioural needs * Building positive, professional relationships and offering consistent, trauma-informed support * Promoting independence, safeguarding, and emotional development through structured care plans * Supporting young people with education, appointments, and daily living tasks * Working closely with colleagues, social workers, education providers and external agencies * Keeping...

Join a welcoming Catholic school community and inspire the next generation. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join a successful Catholic secondary school in Liverpool. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting young people and creating a positive learning environment. Working as part of a committed team, you will play an important role in ensuring students continue to receive high-quality learning and support in the absence of their usual classroom teacher. The Role As a Cover Supervisor, you will: * Supervise classes across a variety of subjects when teachers are unavailable. * Deliver pre-prepared lessons and ensure students remain engaged with their learning. * Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school's expectations and values. * Support students to achieve their best academically and personally. * Build positive relationships with students and staff. * Provide feedback to...

Join a welcoming Catholic school community and inspire the next generation. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join a successful Catholic secondary school in Liverpool. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting young people and creating a positive learning environment. Working as part of a committed team, you will play an important role in ensuring students continue to receive high-quality learning and support in the absence of their usual classroom teacher. The Role As a Cover Supervisor, you will: * Supervise classes across a variety of subjects when teachers are unavailable. * Deliver pre-prepared lessons and ensure students remain engaged with their learning. * Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school's expectations and values. * Support students to achieve their best academically and personally. * Build positive relationships with students and staff. * Provide feedback to teaching...

Belmont Recruitment are looking to speak with Substance Misuse Family Worker to support young people (8–18) and their families across Oxfordshire. This role offers the chance to deliver evidence-based interventions, build resilience, and create safer, healthier futures. You will: * Carry a caseload of young people and their families across targeted areas of Oxfordshire. * Deliver trauma-informed interventions, including the Moving Parents and Children Together (M-PACT) programme. Providing specialist assessment, care planning and interventions around drugs and alcohol use. * Work closely with schools, youth support teams, family centres, and other partners. * Provide both individual and group support, helping children affected by parental substance use and supporting parents impacted by their child’s use. * Contribute to a whole-family, trauma-informed approach to service delivery. We are looking for someone with: * Experience working with children, young people, and/or...

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking to speak with experienced Young Person Practitioners for a Young Person Resilience Worker post in Bromley. This role sits within a multi-disciplinary team providing a holistic, person-centred service to young people. You’ll use a strengths-based approach to help them overcome challenges related to substance use and other life factors, empowering them to lead safe, healthy, and fulfilling lives. Key Responsibilities: * Engage and support young people through 1:1 and group interventions. * Deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based psychosocial support. * Manage a caseload of Young Persons effected by Substance Misuse. * Complete assessments, care plans, and risk management plans. * Work collaboratively with schools, health, housing, and other key partners. * Promote harm reduction, education, and personal development. * Support access to education, training, and employment opportunities. About You: * Experienced in working with...

Flexible Work | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | September Start Are you looking for a rewarding role supporting children in primary schools across Nottinghamshire? Tradewind Recruitment is seeking enthusiastic, reliable, and caring Supply Teaching Assistants to work in a wide range of primary schools throughout Nottinghamshire, including Nottingham, Mansfield, Newark, Worksop, Retford, West Bridgford, Beeston, Hucknall, Arnold, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, and surrounding areas. Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, a recent graduate considering a career in education, a nursery practitioner, youth worker, sports coach, care worker, or simply someone with experience working with children, we'd love to hear from you. No two days are the same, and supply work offers the perfect opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while enjoying complete flexibility over when and where you work. The Role As a Supply Teaching Assistant, you'll support...

Flexible Work | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | September Start Are you looking for a rewarding role supporting children in primary schools across Nottinghamshire? Tradewind Recruitment is seeking enthusiastic, reliable, and caring Supply Teaching Assistants to work in a wide range of primary schools throughout Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, including Nottingham, Mansfield, Newark, Worksop, Retford, West Bridgford, Beeston, Hucknall, Arnold, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Swadlincote, Newhall, Woodville and surrounding areas. Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, a recent graduate considering a career in education, a nursery practitioner, youth worker, sports coach, care worker, or simply someone with experience working with children, we'd love to hear from you. No two days are the same, and supply work offers the perfect opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while enjoying complete flexibility over when and where you work. The Role...

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Specialist School, Southampton £88–£100 per day (depending on experience) Location: Southampton Start Date: September 2026 Hours: 08:30 – 15:30 Contract: Long-Term | Potential to Become Permanent Are you a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs? Supply Desk are currently recruiting for a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Southampton from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Youth Worker, Sports Coach or Behaviour Support Assistant who is passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. About the Role As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional emotional, behavioural and educational support. You will provide both classroom-based and 1:1...

We are currently recruiting for a Behaviour Support Worker to join a supportive secondary school in the Oldham area from September. This rewarding role involves working closely with students who require additional behavioural, emotional and pastoral support, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential. The school is looking for a confident, resilient and proactive individual who can build positive relationships with young people and contribute to a calm and productive learning environment. Key Responsibilities: Provide one-to-one and small group behaviour support. Support students both inside and outside the classroom. Implement behaviour and pastoral support plans. Promote positive behaviour and engagement with learning. Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and senior leaders. Assist with interventions designed to improve attendance, behaviour and wellbeing. Requirements: Previous experience in behaviour support, pastoral support, youth work,...

Trainee Teaching Assistant Jobs in Newport – September 2026 Location: Newport, NP19 Pay: £463 - £525 a week  Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday Start date: September 2026 Contract: Full-time, term-time only Are you searching for Trainee Teaching Assistant jobs in Newport? Are you considering a career in teaching and looking to gain valuable classroom experience before applying for or beginning a teacher-training course such as a PGCE? Teaching Personnel is recruiting a full-time Trainee Teaching Assistant to join a large and successful secondary school in Newport from September 2026. This opportunity would be ideal for a graduate, aspiring teacher, sports coach, care worker, youth worker, support worker or volunteer who is passionate about supporting children and young people. Previous school-based experience is not essential. Full training and ongoing support will be provided. What does a Trainee Teaching Assistant do? As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you will provide...

SEND Learning Support Assistant (1:1) - Paulton £90-£100 per day | Full-time | Start ASAP or September We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work on a 1:1 basis with a pupil with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) in a welcoming school setting in Paulton. The Role Provide tailored 1:1 support for a pupil with ASC Support learning, emotional regulation, and social development Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement support strategies Create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment The Ideal Candidate Experience supporting children with SEND/ASC is desirable, but not essential Candidates with transferable skills (e.g. care work, youth work, coaching, or personal experience supporting individuals with additional needs) are strongly encouraged to apply Patient, empathetic, and adaptable in approach Strong communication and teamwork skills Full UK driving licence required due to...

ALN Teaching Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant – Full-Time Opportunity | Training Provided Llanelli September 2026 Start – July 2027 Monday – Friday | Term Time Only Competitive Weekly Pay | PAYE Full Training Available | Career Progression Opportunities Looking for a Rewarding Career in Education? Teaching Personnel is recruiting a full-time ALN Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist educational setting supporting children and young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, communication difficulties, and complex learning needs. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, SEN Teaching Assistants, Care Workers, Support Workers, Youth Workers, Sports Coaches, and Graduates looking to gain valuable experience within education. The role is available on a long-term basis for the full academic year, with opportunities for permanent contracts available for successful...

Learning Support Assistant - Primary School** **Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | Aspire People** Aspire People are looking for caring and enthusiastic **Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)** to work within primary schools. You don't need a formal Teaching Assistant qualification to be considered. We're looking for individuals with **transferable experience working with children** who are passionate about supporting learning and child development. Whether you've worked within a UK primary school, as a tutor, youth worker, sports coach, nursery practitioner, childcare professional, mentor, or in another child-focused role, we'd love to hear from you. **The Role:** * Supporting pupils in the classroom and during learning activities * Providing 1:1 and small-group support where needed * Helping children build confidence and independence * Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs where appropriate * Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement * Working closely...

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work Long-term Placement Start Date: 08/09/2026 Location: Haringey, London, UK Salary: £90–£100 per day Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates apply to candidates with significant experience and/or qualifications. Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, term time only. About the Role: We are recruiting two full-time SEN Teaching Assistants on behalf of a vibrant and welcoming two-form entry primary school in Haringey. The school is looking for flexible, adaptable, and confident individuals who are willing to support pupils across Key Stage 2 rather than working exclusively within one year group. This is a varied and rewarding role that may involve providing 1:1 support, assisting within the whole classroom, and delivering targeted interventions during the afternoon. Pupils may have a range of emotional, behavioural, and learning needs, including difficulties with emotional regulation and...

Job Title: Behaviour Support Worker Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £525-£700 per week (Dependent on experience and responsibilities) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm About the School: We are working with a welcoming and inclusive specialist school in Rochdale seeking dedicated a SEMH Behaviour Support Worker to join their supportive teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact on pupils who need encouragement, stability, and guidance to thrive in their learning and development. SEMH Behaviour Support Worker Role and Responsibilities: Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery, behaviour support, and interventions tailored to individual needs Promote positive routines, emotional regulation, and resilience throughout the school day Contribute to progress tracking and...

Job Title: Behaviour Support Worker Area: Oldham, Greater Manchester Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £525-£700 per week (Dependent on experience and responsibilities) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm About the School: We are working with a welcoming and inclusive specialist SEND school in Oldham, seeking a dedicated SEND Behaviour Support Worker to join their supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact on pupils who need encouragement, stability, and tailored support to thrive in their learning and personal development. SEMH Behaviour Support Worker Role and Responsibilities: Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery, behaviour support, and interventions tailored to individual needs Promote positive routines, emotional regulation, and resilience throughout the school day Contribute to progress...

Early Years Teaching Assistant Fishguard & Wider Pembrokeshire Immediate Starts Available £85.50 - £93 per day | PAYE Help young children take their first steps in learning. Do you love helping children learn, explore and develop? Are you someone who is patient, creative and passionate about supporting young children as they build confidence and independence? Whether you're an experienced Early Years Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, Childcare Worker, Teaching Assistant, or someone with a background supporting children and families, this could be the perfect opportunity to take your skills into a school environment. TeacherActive is working with welcoming primary schools and early years settings across Fishguard and the wider Pembrokeshire area, who are looking for enthusiastic and caring Early Years Teaching Assistants to support children's development during these important early stages of education. The Role As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will play an...

SEN Teaching Assistants Wanted – Lichfield & Surrounding Areas Make Every Day Count. Help Every Child Thrive. Do you have a passion for supporting children with additional needs? Are you looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same and every achievement is worth celebrating? Teaching Personnel, the UK's leading education recruitment agency, is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to support specialist schools and alternative provisions across Lichfield, Burntwood, Rugeley, Cannock, Tamworth and the surrounding areas. Whether you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, a care or support worker looking to transition into education, or simply someone with the passion and resilience to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Why Work in SEN? Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, and as an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping them reach their full potential. From supporting a pupil to communicate their needs for...