Job description
Youth Worker / Educational Support Officer
FULL TIME UNTIL JULY 2026
Prospero Teaching is looking for an Youth Engagement Officer to take a position at their school, set in a purpose built school in Bolton. This school is a specialist provision for young people who need that little extra support and guidance, due to SEMH needs. Students at this school can pose challenges but staff who are calm, patient, resilient and caring will make huge differences in this setting.
We have worked with this group of schools for several years now and they have a particular interest in securing the services of an enthusiastic graduate for this particular position. There is lots of training available for the successful position and our SLT run regular CPD for all staff. This role would be ideal for someone considering teacher training for September 2026. This role would also suit an experienced SEMH support worker looking for a role where you can get out of the confines of the classroom and out into the community with the young people you support.
For this role, you need to own a vehicle and be willing to obtain business insurance.
Standards are high and the young people in the school are supported from day one with a uniform approach by teachers and support staff, and a calm, positive environment is noticed from the moment you enter the school. Classrooms are well equipped after a full refurbishment during the last six months.
CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS
Location Bolton, Lancashire
Position Youth Outreach
Type of work Long term Non-Teaching cover
Start date – January 2026
Duration / Likely Duration ASAP
End date (if applicable) July 2026
Contract type – Temporary
Full time/part time Full
Minimum rate of pay – GBP110 a day
Hours 8:30 am
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Recent Graduate, with a 2:2 or higher
Or an experienced SEMH Mentor, OR a experience of supporting/coaching children and young people
Previous experience working in a UK school
Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references