Job Requirement – Youth Support Worker (ALN)
Role: Youth Support Worker (ALN – Additional Learning Needs)
Location: CF5 (Cardiff area)
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Start Date: September 2026
Working Days: Monday to Friday (full-time)
Pay Rate: £92.63 per day
Role Overview
I’m looking for a Youth Support Worker with experience in ALN to work through Teaching Personnel in a school setting. The role involves supporting pupils with additional learning needs, both academically and emotionally, with a strong focus on 1:1 support.
You will be working closely with individual pupils, helping them to engage in learning and regulate their emotions throughout the school day.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 support to pupils with ALN
* Deliver and support sensory play activities to aid development and engagement
* Help pupils regulate emotions and behaviour, particularly when they become overwhelmed or stressed
* Use calming strategies to de-escalate situations and support children in settling back into learning
* Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to support their wellbeing
* Work alongside teachers and SEN staff to implement tailored support plans
✅ Key Requirements
* Experience working with ALN / SEN learners
* Background in youth work, care, or education support
* Confident supporting children with emotional regulation needs
* Patient, resilient, and proactive approach
* Ideally experience with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or behavioural needs
What I Need
* Availability from September
* Full-time commitment (Mon–Fri)
* Based locally or able to commute to CF5
* Happy to work via Teaching Personnel
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.
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