Location: Blackwood, South Wales
Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Academic Year
Make a Real Difference in Young People’s Lives
Are you passionate about helping young people grow in confidence, overcome challenges, and work towards their future goals?
About the Role
We’re looking for a School Youth Worker to join a welcoming secondary school, supporting students aged 11–16. You’ll play a vital role in helping students feel safe, understood, and ready to engage in learning — working closely with teaching and pastoral teams to create a positive and inclusive school environment.
You’ll be working alongside the school’s Specialist Resource Base (SRB), supporting students with additional learning needs through a mix of mainstream access and specialist provision. Support is personalised and rooted in person-centred practice, focusing on identifying barriers and helping students thrive both academically and emotionally.
The SRB supports learners with a wide range of needs, including:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Severe learning difficulties
Speech, language and communication needs
Physical or medical needs
You’ll be part of a highly collaborative team. This is a genuinely nurturing and supportive school community — a fantastic place to make a lasting impact.
Is This You?
We’re keen to hear from applicants who:
Have experience in education, youth work, care, mentoring, coaching, or similar transferrable roles (Essential)
Are confident supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) or behaviour needs
Can remain calm, patient, and approachable in challenging situations
Understand the emotional and social needs of young people
Genuinely care about helping students succeed — academically and personally
✅ Requirements
Teaching Personnel can support you in obtaining:
Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
Two professional references covering 24 months
You must be 18 years or older
What Teaching Personnel Offers You
When you join Teaching Personnel, we’re not just an agency you’re supported every step of the way:
Competitive daily pay
Weekly PAYE payments
A dedicated recruitment consultant with local school knowledge
Free CPD-accredited training, including behaviour management a...
School Youth Worker in Chepstow employer: Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel is an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering educators and supporting their professional growth. With a strong commitment to safeguarding and a nurturing work culture, we offer competitive pay, free CPD training, and a dedicated consultant for guidance throughout your journey. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people with additional needs in the vibrant Salford area.
