Youth Worker: Behaviour Support & Mentoring

Aspire People; Heywood; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspiring School in Heywood is seeking a Youth Worker to support pupils who require additional behavioural and emotional help on a full-time basis. You will engage with pupils in a school setting and act as a positive role model to promote resilience and positive routines.

The role emphasizes 1:1 support and a whole‑school approach to behaviour, helping pupils re‑engage with learning and stay calm under pressure. Experience in SEMH environments is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Experience engaging young people in community, youth, or outreach settings.
• Ability to build trust, promote resilience and encourage positive routines.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis with behavioural guidance.
• Provide whole‑school behaviour support to reintegrate pupils into lessons.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils at risk of exclusion.
• Act as a mentor and role model for young people with SEMH needs.
• Encourage engagement, resilience and emotional regulation.
• Work closely with pastoral staff, behaviour teams and senior leaders.
• Support transitions back into mainstream classrooms or routines.

Skills

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Mentoring

De-escalation

Youth engagement

Sports coaching

Job description

Aspiring School in Heywood is seeking a Youth Worker to support pupils who require additional behavioural and emotional help on a full-time basis. You will engage with pupils in a school setting and act as a positive role model to promote resilience and positive routines.

The role emphasizes 1:1 support and a whole‑school approach to behaviour, helping pupils re‑engage with learning and stay calm under pressure. Experience in SEMH environments is highly valued.