Youth Worker

Protocol Education; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading education provider as a Youth Worker and make a meaningful impact on young lives in Teesside. In this full-time role, you'll support students with behavioural needs, implement effective management strategies, and foster their personal development. We offer competitive pay, professional development, and the chance for long-term career growth. Apply now to make a difference.

Benefits

Competitive PAYE pay

Continuous professional development

Potential for long-term placements

£50 referral bonus

FREE online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in educational or care settings.
• Calm, patient, and understanding nature.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to students.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and emotional support techniques.
• Support teachers and maintain a positive learning environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Resilience

Adaptability

Job description

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Join Our Team as a Youth Worker – Support, Inspire, Transform

Location: Teesside
Type: Full-time
Start Date: Immediate or September

Are you passionate about making a lasting impact in the lives of young people? We are seeking committed and compassionate Youth Workers to support a range of educational settings across Teesside, including PRUs, SEMH schools, and mainstream schools with behavioural units.

This is a unique opportunity for individuals with experience in youth work, support work, or behavioural intervention to play a vital role in helping students overcome barriers to learning and thrive in a structured, supportive environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Providing tailored 1:1 and small group support, helping students manage their behaviour and engage positively with their education.

Building trust and strong relationships with students, acting as a mentor and role model throughout the school day.

Implementing behaviour management strategies and emotional support techniques to promote regulation, resilience, and positive choices.

️ Supporting teachers and pastoral teams to maintain a safe, inclusive, and productive learning environment.

Promoting personal development and social skills, helping young people build confidence and re-engage with their goals.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience working with young people in educational, youth work, or care settings – especially those with behavioural or emotional needs.

A calm, patient, and understanding nature with a strong commitment to inclusion and wellbeing.

Resilience and adaptability, with the ability to manage challenging behaviour constructively.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proactive and professional approach to working with students and staff.

Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply).

Why This Role Stands Out:

Competitive PAYE pay that reflects your skills and experience.

Opportunities across a variety of settings – no two days are the same.

Continuous professional development and support from experienced consultants who understand the sector.

Potential for long-term placements and progression into permanent roles.

£50 referral bonus when you recommend someone who joins our team.

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

If you are motivated by the opportunity to help young people reset their path and reach their potential, we want to hear from you. Apply now to begin your journey as a Youth Worker across Teesside.

Be the support that changes a young life.

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All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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