Youth support worker

Start Date: September 2026
Location: Cardiff
Term‑Time Only (Approx. 12 Weeks Holiday Per Year)

At Teaching Personnel
, we are dedicated to supporting young people to thrive both academically and personally. We work in partnership with schools and alternative provisions to provide high-quality staffing solutions, while offering our staff exceptional support, training, and career progression.

We are seeking a passionate and resilient Youth Support Worker to join our team from September 2026. This role involves working closely with young people who may have additional needs such as Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges and behavioural needs.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils
• Support students with emotional regulation and behaviour management
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
• Promote a safe and supportive learning environment
• Encourage personal development, confidence, and resilience

• Experience working with young people (youth work, care, mentoring, coaching, or similar)
• Positive, patient, and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations
• A genuine passion for supporting young people

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities to support your career development
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your role
• Access to a wide range of school placements and opportunities
• Support with CV writing, interview preparation, and progression
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within education settings
• Term‑time only working – enjoy approximately 12 weeks holiday per year
• Consistent, full‑time hours in a rewarding environment
• Opportunity to make a real difference in young people’s lives
• Potential for long‑term or permanent placements

If you are passionate about supporting young people and want a rewarding role starting this September, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. 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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ and may include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates free child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Full assistance provided.