Youth Support Worker

Description:

Youth Support Worker - Swansea

Location: Swansea
Start Date: November 2026
⏰ Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
£92.63 per day / £14.25 per hour
School-Based Position

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to success? Whether your background is in youth work, sports coaching, care, customer service, support work, the armed forces, hospitality, or community engagement, your experience could make a real difference in the classroom.

We are working with schools across Swansea looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Youth Support Worker to join their team as a Teaching Assistant from November 2026. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils both academically and emotionally, helping them develop confidence, resilience, and key life skills while creating a positive learning environment where every child can thrive.

What Will You Be Doing?

Supporting students in class with learning activities and lessons

Building positive relationships with pupils who may need additional encouragement and guidance

Acting as a mentor and positive role model, helping students develop confidence and self-esteem

Supporting pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs

Delivering one-to-one and small group interventions to improve engagement and progress

Assisting with break times, educational activities, and classroom routines

Helping students develop independence, emotional regulation, and communication skills

‍ Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support student wellbeing and achievement

✅ Transferable Skills We Value

You don't need previous school experience to be successful in this role. We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

⚽ Youth Work & Sports Coaching

❤️ Care Work & Support Work

Security, Armed Forces & Emergency Services

Hospitality & Customer Service

️ Community, Volunteering & Mentoring Roles

Activity Leaders & Youth Organisations

The following skills are highly transferable into education:

✅ Building strong relationships with young people

✅ Behaviour management and conflict resolution

✅ Communication and active listening skills

✅ Patience, resilience, and adaptability

✅ Ability to motivate and engage individuals

✅ Working effectively as part of a team

✅ Supporting vulnerable individuals in challenging situations

What You'll Receive

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Continued support from a dedicated consultant

Experience within a rewarding school environment

Consistent Monday-Friday working pattern

Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions

The chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people every single day

If you're passionate about helping young people achieve their potential and want to take the next step in a rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to secure your November 2026 start and begin making a lasting impact in Swansea schools!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

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’ this may also 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.

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