Youth Support Worker

Teaching Personnel; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-known educational staffing agency in Caerphilly is seeking a Youth Support Worker. The role is part-time and term-time, aimed at leading and motivating students in a supportive school environment. Candidates should be confident leaders with a background in youth work, coaching, or sports. The job offers consistent hours and the chance to build a career in education, with access to degree-level training and support. Applicants must be DBS-checked or willing to apply.

Benefits

Great work-life balance

Free training and qualifications

Qualifications

• Confident and assertive with strong leadership qualities.
• Experience in sport, coaching, youth work, or behaviour support preferred.
• DBS-checked or willing to obtain verification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons to engage students.
• Maintain a calm and focused classroom atmosphere.
• Motivate and support students needing extra assistance.
• Collaborate with teachers for students' behaviour and wellbeing.
• Lead by example, instilling respect and resilience.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Classroom control

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Communication with young people

Job description

Youth Support Worker

Location: Caerphilly
Hours: Part-Time | Term Time Only | Monday–Friday, 08:30 – 15:00
Pay: £110 per day
Start Date:12th of January 2025

Are you confident, active, and ready to take charge?
We’re looking for strong role models who know how to lead from the front — people who bring energy, discipline, and presence into the classroom. Whether you’re a sports coach, PE enthusiast, youth worker, or someone who thrives on teamwork and challenge, this is your chance to make a real difference.

About the School

You’ll be joining a lively, inclusive secondary school in Caerphilly, full of character and potential. The staff team is welcoming, positive, and always looking for colleagues who can bring structure, motivation, and a bit of healthy competitiveness to the school day.

Your Role

As a Youth Support Worker, you’ll combine leadership, mentoring, and classroom control to create a focused, positive learning environment.
Every day is different — but your job is simple: set the tone, keep standards high, and inspire students to achieve.

You’ll:

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons (no planning stress — just lead and engage)
• Keep lessons calm, focused, and under control with your natural authority
• Motivate and guide students who need extra structure or encouragement
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral teams to support behaviour and wellbeing
• Lead by example — bringing teamwork, respect, and resilience into every class

Who You Are

We’re looking for someone who’s:

• Confident, assertive, and able to command attention
• A natural leader who connects with young people through respect and consistency
• Cool under pressure — calm, collected, and quick-thinking
• Energetic, adaptable, and always up for a challenge
• Experienced in (or eager to gain experience in) sport, coaching, youth work, or behaviour support
• DBS-checked (or happy to apply)

If you’ve ever managed a sports team, led youth sessions, or thrived in fast‑paced environments — you already have the mindset we need.

Why You’ll Love It

• Work in supportive schools across Caerphilly
• Enjoy a great work–life balance — weekdays only, term time, consistent hours
• Build real career foundations in:
  • Teaching or SEN support
  • Behaviour & Pastoral Leadership
  • Educational Psychology or Youth Work
• Access specialist training & qualifications in:
  • Positive Behaviour Management
  • Safeguarding & Child Protection
  • SEND & Thrive Approach
  • TeamTeach & Cover Supervisor Certification

Bring your energy. Bring your authority. Bring your game.

If you’re confident, driven, and ready to lead — we want you on our team!

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.
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