Position: School-Based Youth Worker
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Hours: Monday to Friday – 08:30 – 15:30
Start Date: ASAP
As a School-Based Youth Worker, you will play a key role in supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing, personal development, and engagement with education. You will work closely with students who may require additional support, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes both inside and outside the classroom.
Responsibilities
- Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils across the school
- Provide one-to-one and small group support to students facing social, emotional, or behavioural challenges
- Support pupils in developing confidence, resilience, and self-esteem
- Work alongside teaching staff to promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning
- Assist with conflict resolution and restorative approaches when required
- Support students during unstructured times such as breaktimes and lunchtimes
- Liaise with teachers, parents, and external agencies to ensure pupils receive appropriate support
- Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment
Qualifications
- Passionate about supporting young people and making a positive impact on their lives
- Calm, approachable, and able to build strong relationships with children and young people
- Resilient and confident in managing challenging situations positively and professionally
- Strong communicators with excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a wider pastoral team
- Hold GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
- Previous experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals is desirable but not essential
Benefits
- Access to CPD training and professional development
- Simple, easy-to-use online systems
- Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
- Dedicated consultants who understand your local schools
- Flexible work opportunities to suit your schedule
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’. All registered candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
