Youth Worker - School Based

• School Based Location: Tameside Contract: Temporary Full time/Part time: Full time, 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday Pay: From £115 per day Start date: 7th September 2026 Expected end date: 23rd July 2027 We are currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist secondary setting, the role is to support students aged 11-16 who require additional pastoral, behavioural and emotional support.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys building positive relationships with young people and helping them achieve their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.

Working closely with the school's pastoral and safeguarding teams, you will provide tailored support to students who may be experiencing barriers to learning, attendance or engagement, helping them develop confidence, resilience and a positive attitude towards education.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing one-to-one and small group mentoring sessions to support students' emotional wellbeing and personal development

Building strong, trusting relationships with young people to encourage positive engagement in education

Working alongside families to help address barriers affecting attendance and school participation

Promoting positive behaviour, independence and confidence throughout the school day

Delivering wellbeing and life skills activities that encourage resilience, communication and self-esteem

Working collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams and external professionals to ensure students receive consistent support

Keeping accurate records of interventions, progress and outcomes while contributing to support plans and review meetings

Acting as a positive role model who encourages students to achieve their individual goals Requirements:

Experience working with children or young people, ideally within education, youth work, social care or a similar setting

A calm, patient and empathetic approach with excellent interpersonal skills

Confidence managing challenging behaviour in a positive and supportive manner

Ability to build professional relationships with students, families and colleagues

Strong organisational and communication skills

Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) Why work with Educato?

Competitive daily rates of pay

Opportunities within supportive and welcoming school environments

Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant

Access to long-term and permanent opportunities

A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of young people

Compliance and Safeguarding This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2025) guidance and safer recruitment standards.

Overseas police checks may be required where applicable.

Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.

Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

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