Youth Support Worker

Youth Support Worker

Location: Caerphilly

Hours: 8:30 – 15:30

Pay: £13.75p/hr (term time only)

Full time with immediate start until the end of the academic year

Are you seeking a new role in education that makes a positive, lasting difference to children’s lives? Are you an experienced Residential Worker or Youth Worker, or do you have no experience but are looking to build a career in education? We would love to hear from you!

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated educators with a nurturing approach to work at a lovely Secondary school in Caerphilly. This role is based within the pupil referral unit providing 1 to 1 support for pupils with challenging behaviour and additional learning needs.

About the department:

• The team has created a calm, safe space for pupils across the local authority where you will be required to provide support to pupils with challenging behaviour, additional learning needs, and emotional needs on a 1:1 basis.
• Separate provision for children in a pupil referral unit.
• A supportive school environment with an opportunity to make a difference in a child’s life.

About the role:

• Monday – Friday (08:30-15:30).
• Supporting the teacher and classroom staff by managing classroom behaviour and implementing tailored support strategies.
• You will play a key role in helping students build the confidence and life skills necessary for success and help create a safe learning environment for the pupils.
• Provide firm but supportive guidance, maintaining clear boundaries while being caring and understanding.
• Pupils are taught in small class sizes, usually not exceeding 10 students, with a high staff-to-student ratio, ensuring personalised support.

Successful applicants will have:

• Experience working with children (e.g., residential care, healthcare, in volunteer roles, babysitting, or sports coaching) is desirable.
• A genuine passion for working with children and helping them succeed.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Commitment to completing all required training courses promptly.
• No formal qualifications are required (ideal for those without prior experience in education).
• An enhanced DBS check on the update service.
• EWC (guidance will be given).
• Provide 2 references.
• Able to travel to the Caerphilly area.

Teaching Personnel also offers opportunities for further career development with training including TeamTeach and Cover Supervisor training which will provide you with skills and knowledge that schools highly value and improve future career opportunities.

To apply for a position please apply with your CV!

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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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