Job Title: Youth Support Worker
Location: Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Contract: Full-time (Monday–Friday, term time)
Start Date: ASAP (subject to DBS & vetting checks)
Pay: £120–£130 per day (depending on experience)
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About the Role
Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a Youth Support Worker to work full-time within a welcoming and supportive secondary school in Pontypridd. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in youth work, behaviour support, or pastoral care who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.
You will play a key role in supporting students who may present with behavioural, emotional, or social needs, helping them to engage positively with school life and learning.
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Key Responsibilities
* Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with behavioural or emotional needs.
* Build positive, trusting relationships with students to support engagement and wellbeing.
* Assist teaching staff with behaviour management strategies within the classroom.
* Support pupils during lessons, breaktimes, and transitions throughout the school day.
* Implement targeted intervention strategies to promote positive behaviour and attendance.
* Work collaboratively with pastoral staff, SEN teams, and senior leaders.
* Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
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The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
* Has experience working with young people (youth work, mentoring, coaching, education, care, or similar).
* Demonstrates strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
* Is patient, resilient, and empathetic.
* Has excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
* Is confident working both independently and as part of a team.
* Is committed to supporting vulnerable learners to succeed.
Experience within a school setting is desirable but not essential — relevant transferable experience is highly valued.
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What Teaching Personnel Offer
* Competitive daily pay (£120–£130 depending on experience).
* Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
* A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
* Opportunity to secure longer-term or permanent positions.
* Flexible registration process with immediate start opportunities.
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Safeguarding
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices.
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How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV today to be considered for this role starting ASAP.
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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