Youth Worker - Secondary School

Teaching Personnel; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a dedicated Youth Worker for a full-time position in a secondary school in Cardiff. This role, ideal for those passionate about supporting young individuals aged 11–16, involves working closely with students exhibiting challenging behavior. Responsibilities include providing emotional support, building relationships, and collaborating with staff to foster a supportive learning environment. Competitive compensation of £90–£100 per day, dependent on experience, is offered until July 2027.

Benefits

Supportive school environment

Opportunity for long-term employment

Positive impact on students' lives

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, particularly in youth work or similar roles.
• Calm, patient, and empathetic nature.
• Skilled at setting clear boundaries with students.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils requiring additional behavioural and emotional support.
• Build strong relationships to encourage engagement.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and school staff.

Skills

Relationship-building

Behavioural support

Empathy

Resilience

Mentoring

Job description

Youth Worker – Secondary School (Cardiff)

Full-time | Immediate Start | Until July 2027
£90–£100 per day (dependent on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday 08:15am-15:15pm

We are working with a lovely, well-respected secondary school in Cardiff who are seeking a dedicated and resilient Youth Worker to join their team on a full-time basis.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting young people aged 11–16, particularly those who may present with challenging behaviour or barriers to learning. You will play a vital role in helping pupils feel supported, understood and motivated throughout the school day.

The Role

• Working closely with pupils who require additional behavioural and emotional support.
• Supporting students throughout the school day, including in lessons and during unstructured times.
• Building strong, positive relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and trust.
• Providing targeted support to improve attendance, behaviour and engagement with learning.
• Supporting pupils with schoolwork and helping them stay focused and regulated.
• Maintaining clear boundaries, being firm when needed, and not tolerating disrespectful or challenging behaviour.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff and the wider school team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience working with young people, particularly in youth work, behavioural support, mentoring, or similar roles.
• Is calm, patient and empathetic, but confident in setting boundaries.
• Demonstrates resilience and consistency when working with challenging behaviour.
• Is skilled at building meaningful relationships with young people.
• Has experience supporting pupils with behaviour, attendance or emotional needs.
• Is committed, reliable and passionate about making a long-term difference.

What’s on Offer

• A full-time, long-term role starting ASAP until July 2027
• Daily rate of £90–£95 in the interim which scope of £100 after April 2026, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive, welcoming school environment.
• A genuinely rewarding role making a positive impact on young people’s lives.

If you are a strong, relationship-focused Youth Worker looking for a long-term opportunity in a supportive Cardiff secondary school, this could be the perfect role for 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.

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