Overview
Join us as a Youth Support Officer in one of our Secondary Schools!
As a Youth Support Officer, you’ll be working with young people in secondary schools across the Newport area, helping them thrive both academically and personally. Pupils may have ALN or simply require extra support to thrive in the classroom.
Your role is to build strong, positive relationships with students—acting as a mentor and communicating effectively to help them feel understood and supported. You will provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with a range of ALN and behavioural challenges. You will work closely with students offering consistent emotional and academic support throughout the school day.
This opportunity is exciting as it will not only give you the opportunity to work with these young people but will also enhance your knowledge and understanding for your future in Education as a whole.
Responsibilities
In this role you will:
* Build strong, positive relationships with students and act as a mentor.
* Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with ALN and behavioural challenges.
* Offer consistent emotional and academic support throughout the school day.
Requirements
Why you might be a good fit
We’re ideally looking for applicants with some relevant experience in areas such as sports coaching, babysitting, care work, or youth support. If you have other transferable skills and can demonstrate them at interview, we’d love to hear from you.
The ideal candidate will also require the following or be willing to apply for: (We can help you obtain these as part of the registration process)
* Enhanced DBS on the update service
* Education Workforce Regulation registration (EWC)
* Aged 18 and over
* Level 2 Safeguarding
* 2 professional based references which cover a 24-month period of employment (or equivalent)
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
At Teaching Personnel, we’re not just an agency—we will help you build a meaningful career in education. By joining us, you’ll gain access to:
* Competitive daily pay
* Weekly PAYE pay
* A dedicated recruitment consultant offering personalised guidance and local school placements
* Free access to CPD-accredited training, including behaviour support and safeguarding courses
* Opportunities for long-term and permanent opportunities
Ready to Make a Difference for Young People? Join us in helping students feel supported, confident, and included in school life. If you’re passionate about giving every young person the chance to thrive, we’d love to hear from you!
Submit your CV and take the next step in your career today!
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 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.
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