Youth Support Worker

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Swansea; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS checks

Free safeguarding training

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Youth Support Worker / Teaching Assistant in Swansea, starting November 2026. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, at a daily rate of £92.63 or £14.25 per hour. No prior school experience is required, with training and DBS support provided.

The position focuses on academic and emotional pupil support, developing confidence and life skills within a positive classroom environment. Long-term and permanent opportunities may arise.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work, sports coaching, care, customer service or related roles is welcomed.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.
• Ability to support pupils academically and emotionally in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in class with learning activities and lessons.
• Build positive relationships with pupils needing encouragement.
• Act as a mentor and positive role model for student confidence.
• Assist with break times, activities, and classroom routines.
• Support students with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions to improve engagement.

Skills

Youth Work

Sports Coaching

Care Work

Customer Service

Support Work

Armed Forces & Emergency Serv.

Hospitality

Community Engagement

Communication

Job description

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.

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

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

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. 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.
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