Location: Blackpool (Central & North Shore)
School Type: Mainstream Secondary - Inclusion & Pastoral Department
Contract: Full-time, Term-time only
The Role: From the Community to the Classroom
Are you a Youth Worker, Sports Coach, or Social Practitioner who is tired of the irregular hours but still wants to make a massive impact? We are looking for "relatable role models" to work within Blackpool Secondary Schools as a Youth Mentor / Student Support Assistant.
In Blackpool, our young people face unique challenges. We need individuals who "get it"-people who can speak their language, break down barriers to education, and provide the consistency that many of our students are missing. This isn't about sitting at the back of a class with a textbook; it's about mentoring students who are at risk of exclusion and helping them stay on the right track.
Your Responsibilities
Engagement: Act as the bridge between the student and the classroom, helping disengaged learners find a reason to participate.
Mentoring: Run 1:1 "check-in" sessions for students struggling with low self-esteem, gang culture, or difficult home lives.
De-escalation: Use your Youth Work skills to spot "triggers" in the corridor and de-escalate conflicts before they reach the classroom.
Attendance Coaching: Work with "frequent flyers" (students often truanting) to encourage better attendance and punctuality.
Extracurricular: Use your skills (sports, music, art, or tech) to lead small group activities that build confidence.
Who We Are Looking For
The Profile: You don't necessarily need school experience. We want people from Youth Work, Outreach, Residential Care, Police, or Military backgrounds.
The Character: You must be "unshockable." We need people with a thick skin, a calm head, and the ability to build rapport with teenagers quickly.
Local Heart: An understanding of the Blackpool area and the specific challenges facing its youth is a massive advantage.
The Boundary-Setter: You know how to be a mentor without being a "mate"-maintaining professional boundaries while being the person the students trust.
Why Make the Move to Schools?
Better Work-Life Balance: No more late nights or weekend outreach. Work 08:30 - 15:30, Monday to Friday.
School Holidays: Enjoy 13 weeks of holiday per year (term-time only contract).
Career Progression: This is a perfect stepping stone into specialised pastoral roles, Family Liaison work, or even teaching.
Impact: You will see the same kids every day, allowing you to see the long-term progress that short-term youth projects often miss.
How to Apply
If you have the passion to change the narrative for Blackpool's youth, we want to hear from you.
Apply Now: Send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to discuss how your experience fits (or clcik apply).
Successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check. We provide full training on school-specific safeguarding and "Team-Teach" de-escalation