Youth Worker - School Based

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Stockport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Supportive school environment

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Educato Limited is recruiting for a school-based role in Stockport to support students aged 11-16 with pastoral, behavioural and emotional needs. Working with pastoral and safeguarding teams, you will provide tailored support to remove barriers to learning and help students grow confidence and resilience.

The position involves one-to-one and small group mentoring, collaboration with families and staff, and promoting positive behaviour and engagement throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in education, youth work or similar.
• Calm, patient and empathetic approach with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour in a positive manner.
• Ability to build professional relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Willingness to apply DBS Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small group mentoring to support emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Building strong relationships to encourage positive engagement in education.
• Working with families to address barriers affecting attendance and participation.
• Promoting positive behaviour, independence and confidence throughout the school day.
• Delivering wellbeing and life skills activities to build resilience and self-esteem.
• Collaborating with staff and external professionals to ensure consistent support.
• Keeping records of interventions, progress and outcomes and contributing to plans.
• Acting as a positive role model to help students achieve goals.

Skills

Pastoral support

Behaviour management

Interpersonal skills

Organisation

Communication skills

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

• School Based Location: Stockport Contract: Temp-to-Perm Full time/Part time: Full time, 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday Pay: From £112 per day Start date: 28th September 2026 Expected end date: 23rd July 2027 We are currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist secondary setting, the role is to support students aged 11-16 who require additional pastoral, behavioural and emotional support.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys building positive relationships with young people and helping them achieve their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.

Working closely with the school's pastoral and safeguarding teams, you will provide tailored support to students who may be experiencing barriers to learning, attendance or engagement, helping them develop confidence, resilience and a positive attitude towards education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small group mentoring sessions to support students' emotional wellbeing and personal development
• Building strong, trusting relationships with young people to encourage positive engagement in education
• Working alongside families to help address barriers affecting attendance and school participation
• Promoting positive behaviour, independence and confidence throughout the school day
• Delivering wellbeing and life skills activities that encourage resilience, communication and self-esteem
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams and external professionals to ensure students receive consistent support
• Keeping accurate records of interventions, progress and outcomes while contributing to support plans and review meetings
• Acting as a positive role model who encourages students to achieve their individual goals

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within education, youth work, social care or a similar setting
• A calm, patient and empathetic approach with excellent interpersonal skills
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour in a positive and supportive manner
• Ability to build professional relationships with students, families and colleagues
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Why work with Educato?

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Opportunities within supportive and welcoming school environments
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant
• Access to long-term and permanent opportunities
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of young people

Compliance and Safeguarding This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2025) guidance and safer recruitment standards.

Overseas police checks may be required where applicable.

Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.

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