At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people in schools, helping them engage with learning and build confidence.
- Company: Vision for Education, a leading education recruitment agency.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, free training, flexible opportunities, and career progression.
- Other info: Great opportunity for long-term career growth in education and pastoral support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while kickstarting your career in education.
- Qualifications: Passion for supporting youth, strong communication skills, and willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
Trainee Youth Worker Within Schools
Melksham, SN12
Full-Time, Part-Time & Flexible Opportunities
September 2026 Start
Are you looking to start a rewarding career in education? Do you have experience working with young people through youth work, sports coaching, care, mentoring or community projects? Vision for Education is recruiting Trainee Youth Workers Within Schools to work across primary, secondary and specialist schools in the Melksham (SN12) area. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your transferable skills in a school environment while gaining valuable classroom experience.
As a Trainee Youth Worker Within Schools, you'll work alongside experienced school staff, supporting pupils both in and out of the classroom to help them engage with learning, build confidence and achieve their potential. Depending on the school, your role could look different. You may be assigned to a pupil on a 1:1 basis or asked to assist in the general classroom within a resource based or unit.
About the Role
- Provide one-to-one and small group support
- Encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
- Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
- Support children with SEND, SEMH and additional learning needs
- Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence
- Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams and support staff throughout the school day
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone considering a long-term career in education, pastoral support or teaching.
What We're Looking For
- Have a genuine passion for supporting children and young people
- Be patient, resilient and a positive role model
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Have experience working with young people through youth work, coaching, care, mentoring or similar settings (desirable but not essential)
- Be willing to undertake relevant training and professional development
- Be able to provide suitable references
- Hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check
- Have the Right to Work in the UK
What We Offer
- Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
- FREE training and ongoing CPD
- Flexible day-to-day, long-term and permanent opportunities
- Pension contributions
- Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant
- Opportunities to progress into Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor and teacher training roles
About Vision for Education
Vision for Education is a leading education recruitment and supply agency, working with primary, secondary and specialist schools across the UK. We help people with transferable skills begin rewarding careers within education by matching them with schools where they can develop and succeed.
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