Youth Support Worker

Lara Search; Slough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lara Search is seeking a dedicated Youth Support Worker in Slough to assist children and young people in a supportive school environment. The role requires providing pastoral support, mentoring pupils, and collaborating with educational staff to promote inclusion.

Ideal candidates will have experience in youth work and possess strong communication skills. Full-time availability during weekdays is mandatory. Join us to empower young individuals and help them flourish.

Qualifications

• Legal ability to work full-time in the UK.
• Previous youth work, mentoring, or education-based experience is highly desirable.
• Full-time availability from Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral and well-being support to young people.
• Mentor pupils to build confidence and resilience.
• Work alongside teachers to promote inclusion in learning.
• Support with behaviour management and structured activities.
• Create a safe and supportive environment inside and outside the classroom.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Patience

Ability to build trust with young people

Job description

Youth Support Worker – Full Time Only

We are seeking a dedicated Youth Support Worker to support children and young people in an engaging and supportive school environment.

Please note: This role is full-time only. Do not apply if you are looking for part-time work, are on a student/20-hour visa, or require sponsorship. Only candidates who already have the legal right to work full-time in the UK will be considered.

Role Overview:

• Provide pastoral and well-being support to young people, helping them overcome social, emotional, and behavioural challenges.
• Mentor pupils to build confidence, resilience, and positive relationships.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral teams to promote inclusion and engagement in learning.
• Support with behaviour management, de-escalation strategies, and structured activities.
• Help create a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment both inside and outside the classroom.
  
  

Requirements:

• Must be legally able to work full-time in the UK (no sponsorship provided).
• Previous youth work, mentoring, or education-based experience is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to build trust with young people.
• Full-time availability (Monday–Friday).
  
  

If you meet the requirements and are passionate about empowering and supporting young people, we would love to hear from you.

About Lara Search

LARA Search Education is a specialist team who exclusively recruits for the SEND sector within Mainstream Schools, Special Needs Schools, Alternative Provisions and Pupil Referral Units. We work with schools and alternative provisions across London and the Home Counties. We offer roles with some of the best schools in London.

We understand how important it is to commit to the right role so we endeavour to make this process as smooth as possible. We work with you to find the role that suits you best.