Youth Support Worker

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Jersey Marine; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Consultant support

School environment experience

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Weekly pay

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Youth Support Worker for a school-based role in Swansea, starting November 2026. You will support pupils academically and emotionally, helping them build confidence and essential life skills in a positive learning setting.

The position operates Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, with pay of £92.63 per day or £14.25 per hour. Ongoing training and consultant support are provided to successful candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work, coaching or education is beneficial but not required.
• Ability to build relationships with pupils and support their learning.
• Strong communication and active listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students in class with learning activities and lessons.
• Build positive relationships with pupils needing encouragement and guidance.
• Act as a mentor, helping students develop confidence and self-esteem.
• Support pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions to boost engagement.
• Assist with break times, activities, and classroom routines.
• Help students develop independence, emotional regulation, and communication.
• Collaborate with teachers to support wellbeing and achievement.

Job description

Youth Support Worker - Swansea

Location: Swansea
Start Date: November 2026
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
£92.63 per day / £14.25 per hour
School-Based Position

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to success? Whether your background is in youth work, sports coaching, care, customer service, support work, the armed forces, hospitality, or community engagement, your experience could make a real difference in the classroom.

We are working with schools across Swansea looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Youth Support Worker to join their team as a Teaching Assistant from November 2026. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils both academically and emotionally, helping them develop confidence, resilience, and key life skills while creating a positive learning environment where every child can thrive.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Supporting students in class with learning activities and lessons
• Building positive relationships with pupils who may need additional encouragement and guidance
• Acting as a mentor and positive role model, helping students develop confidence and self-esteem
• Supporting pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs
• Delivering one-to-one and small group interventions to improve engagement and progress
• Assisting with break times, educational activities, and classroom routines
• Helping students develop independence, emotional regulation, and communication skills
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support student wellbeing and achievement

Transferable Skills We Value

You don't need previous school experience to be successful in this role. We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• Youth Work & Sports Coaching
• Care Work & Support Work
• Security, Armed Forces & Emergency Services
• Hospitality & Customer Service
• Community, Volunteering & Mentoring Roles
• Activity Leaders & Youth Organisations

The following skills are highly transferable into education:

• Building strong relationships with young people
• Behaviour management and conflict resolution
• Communication and active listening skills
• Patience, resilience, and adaptability
• Ability to motivate and engage individuals
• Working effectively as part of a team
• Supporting vulnerable individuals in challenging situations

What You'll Receive

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Continued support from a dedicated consultant
• Experience within a rewarding school environment
• Consistent Monday-Friday working pattern
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• The chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people every single day

If you're passionate about helping young people achieve their potential and want to take the next step in a rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

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.

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