Youth School Support Worker

Job Description

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Location: Newport, South WalesPay Rate: £14.25 per hourHours: 8:30am – 3:30pmContract: Full academic year – September 2026 start

Make a Real Difference in Young People’s Lives

Are you passionate about helping young people grow in confidence, overcome challenges, and work towards their future goals?

About the Role

We’re looking for a School Youth Support Worker to join a welcoming secondary school, supporting students aged 11–18. You’ll play a vital role in helping students feel safe, understood, and ready to engage in learning — working closely with teaching and pastoral teams to create a positive and inclusive school environment.

You’ll be working alongside the school’s Specialist Resource Base (SRB), supporting students with additional learning needs through a mix of mainstream access and specialist provision. Support is personalised and rooted in person-centred practice, focusing on identifying barriers and helping students thrive both academically and emotionally.

The SRB supports learners with a wide range of needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Severe learning difficulties
• Speech, language and communication needs
• Physical or medical needs

You’ll be part of a highly collaborative team. This is a genuinely nurturing and supportive school community — a fantastic place to make a lasting impact.

Is This You?

We’re keen to hear from applicants who:

• Have experience in youth work, care, mentoring, coaching, or similar roles
• Are confident supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) or behaviour needs
• Can remain calm, patient, and approachable in challenging situations
• Understand the emotional and social needs of young people
• Genuinely care about helping students succeed — academically and personally

Requirements

Teaching Personnel can support you in obtaining:

• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
• Two professional references covering 24 months
• You must be 18 years or older

What Teaching Personnel Offers You

When you join Teaching Personnel, you’re supported every step of the way:

• Competitive daily pay
• Weekly PAYE payments
• A dedicated recruitment consultant with local school knowledge
• Free CPD-accredited training, including behaviour management and safeguarding
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles in education

Ready to Inspire and Support the Next Generation?

If you want a hands-on role where no two days are the same — and where your support truly matters — this could be the perfect opportunity.

Send us your CV today and take the next step towards a rewarding career supporting young people to thrive, inside and outside the classroom.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. xwzovoh For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.