We are currently recruiting confident, resilient, and compassionate Youth Workers and SEN Teaching Assistants to work within a well-established PRU in Cardiff. This alternative provision supports pupils aged with Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs, behavioural challenges, and Additional Learning Needs (ALN). If you have experience in youth work, SEND education, alternative provision, or behaviour support, this is an excellent opportunity to progress your career within specialist education settings. About the PRU Role This Pupil Referral Unit provides structured, supportive education for students who require a more personalised and therapeutic approach to learning. As a Youth Worker, ALN Learning Support Assistant (LSA), or SEN Teaching Assistant, you will: Provide 1:1 and small group support Support pupils with SEMH, EBD, ADHD and trauma-related needs Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour Help deliver personalised learning and behaviour plans...

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Wellbeing Youth Worker Thatcham Hub - £28,938 - £32,214 per annum pro rata (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours 37 hours per week, Monday Friday Service Children, Young People & Families, Thatcham, West Berkshire Do you have the desire to help change lives and have experience of working with children and young people in an inclusive, creative and innovative way? Response Organisation is one of the largest mental health charities in Oxfordshire that provides a range of support for children, young people and adults with a wide range of wellbeing and mental health needs. We are currently looking for a Wellbeing Youth Worker to join our Children and Young People s Services Team at our amazing...

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Wellbeing Youth Worker Thatcham Hub - £28,938 - £32,214 per annum pro rata (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours 37 hours per week, Monday Friday Service Children, Young People & Families, Thatcham, West Berkshire Do you have the desire to help change lives and have experience of working with children and young people in an inclusive, creative and innovative way? Response Organisation is one of the largest mental health charities in Oxfordshire that provides a range of support for children, young people and adults with a wide range of wellbeing and mental health needs. We are currently looking for a Wellbeing Youth Worker to join our Children and Young People s Services Team at our amazing...

Cover Supervisors Secondary Schools in SOuth London Location: South, South East and South West, London Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible hours About the Role: Are you a youth worker, sports coach, or behaviour mentor looking to make a meaningful impact in schools? Brent secondary schools are seeking motivated and dynamic Cover Supervisors to support teaching staff by supervising classes across a range of subjects when teachers are absent. This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals with experience working with young people to bring their skills into the classroom, help maintain positive learning environments, and support students behaviour and engagement. Key Responsibilities: Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring safety, discipline, and engagement. Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials or activities provided by teaching staff. Support students with behavioural and learning needs to...

Shaw Trust promotes team spirit, inclusiveness and it is an organisation where everybody is somebody. I am proud to be part of this great organisation." At Shaw Trust we believe everyone has the right to live a decent and dignified life and an opportunity for rewarding work. We are a social purpose organisation challenging inequality and breaking down barriers to enable social mobility. For us being part of the solution is about creating the conditions for this to happen, advocating and delivering services that make a real difference. Working in partnership not competition, we are part of an eco-system of purpose-led organisations, striving for a fairer, more equal society centred on opportunity for all. Purpose We have an exciting and flexible opportunity for a to join our Norfolk youth team for Prospects, part of Shaw Trust Youth. Based across Norfolk, mainly in South Norfolk, with some schools in Breckland and Norwich. This role supports young people aged 14-18 who...

Teaching Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant / SEND Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant / Learning Support Practitioner / Behaviour Mentor / Learning Mentor / Youth Worker / Pastoral Support Worker / Inclusion Support Worker / Residential Childcare Worker / Student Support Assistant Gloucester area £28,000 Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm 9 Weeks Annual Leave I'm currently working with an Ofsted Outstanding training provider who are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to support learners aged 14-18 within a vocational training environment. This role would suit somebody with experience supporting young people, whether within education, youth work, care or learner support settings. The Role • Support learners within classroom and practical workshop sessions • Provide 1-to-1 and small group support where required • Help learners remain engaged, motivated and on track • Support students with additional learning, behavioural or emotional needs • Work closely with tutors...

Teaching Assistant Location: Manchester, M40 Start Date: September 2026 Pay: 14.25 - 16.65 per hour (PAYE or Umbrella) Hours: 8:15am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (30-minute lunch) Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term Reeson Education is recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a large, diverse, and welcoming primary school in the M40 area of Manchester from September 2026. This full-time, long-term Teaching Assistant role offers the opportunity to support pupils with a range of complex additional needs across the primary age range. The successful Teaching Assistant will be placed within the Key Stage that best matches their previous experience, strengths, and skill set. The school serves a wonderfully diverse community and prides itself on providing an inclusive environment where every child is supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This Teaching Assistant position would suit someone who is patient, nurturing,...

Teaching Assistant Location: Salford, M5 Start Date: ASAP Pay: 14.25 - 16.65 per hour (PAYE or Umbrella) Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (30-minute lunch) Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term (with a view to continuing into the new academic year) Reeson Education is recruiting a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the M5 area of Salford. This full-time, long-term Teaching Assistant role will involve supporting pupils across KS2 who have a range of SEND and SEMH needs, both within the classroom and through targeted interventions, one-to-one support, and small group work. This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who enjoys building strong relationships with pupils, helping them overcome barriers to learning, and supporting both their academic and emotional development. The school is looking for a Teaching Assistant who can commit long-term and potentially continue into the new academic...

Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant Northampton & Surrounding Areas Competitive Daily Rate Full-Time & Long-Term Opportunities Available Are you passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you have experience working with children who require additional support to access education and reach their full potential? Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking dedicated and resilient Primary SEMH Teaching Assistants to work across a range of partner primary schools throughout Northampton and the surrounding areas. These rewarding roles involve supporting pupils with SEMH needs, Autism, ADHD, attachment difficulties, trauma-related needs, and challenging behaviour both within the classroom and through targeted interventions. As a Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping pupils regulate emotions, build positive relationships, develop confidence, and engage successfully in learning. You may provide 1:1...

Location: Preston or Blackpool, Lancashire (Placements based entirely on your location/commute) Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term (September 2026 Start) Pay Type: Transparent Weekly Pay (Strictly PAYE - No Umbrella Company Fees) Start Date: September 2026 Are you passionate about mentoring young people and breaking down barriers to learning? We are seeking resilient, empathetic, and highly motivated Pastoral Support Workers and Behaviour Mentors to join the support teams within vibrant secondary schools across Preston and Blackpool for the upcoming academic year. If you are a graduate looking for classroom experience, a sports coach, an ex-military/emergency services professional, a youth worker, or someone with a strong background in mental health or care, your skills are in high demand. In this role, you won't be standing at the front of a classroom teaching curriculum. Instead, you will be on the frontline of student well-being-working 1-on-1 and in small...

SEND Tutor & Learning Mentor (EOTAS) Wokingham & Surrounding Areas Flexible Hours Available Part-Time & Full-Time Opportunities Please note: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role. Immediate work is available for successful candidates, with a significant increase in opportunities expected from September 2026 as our EOTAS and alternative provision programmes continue to expand. We are actively building our team ahead of the new academic year and can offer both ongoing and long-term placements. Are you currently working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or SEND Support Worker and looking for a role that offers greater flexibility, variety and autonomy? As a 1:1 SEND Tutor and Learning Mentor , you will work directly with individual students who are unable to attend mainstream school, providing personalised tuition and educational support tailored to their individual needs....

SEND Tutor & Learning Mentor (Alternative Provision) Ruislip, Hillingdon & Surrounding Areas Flexible Part-Time & Full-Time Opportunities Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. Quantum Scholars is an approved provider within Hillingdon's Alternative Provision network. Due to ongoing referrals from Hillingdon Council, we are expanding our team of SEND Tutors and Learning Mentors. Immediate work is available, with substantial growth expected from September 2026 and ongoing opportunities throughout the academic year. Are you currently working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or SEND Support Worker and looking for greater flexibility and variety? As a 1:1 SEND Tutor and Learning Mentor , you will support children and young people who are unable to access mainstream education. Working on a one-to-one basis, you will provide personalised tuition, mentoring and learning support to help students...

Location: Blackpool, Lancashire (FY) Salary: Aligned with NJC Pay Scale (Paid to scale from Day 1 based on experience) Contract Type: Full-Time Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner for the right candidate) Are you a resilient, empathetic, and passionate individual looking to support youth with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are recruiting a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a forward-thinking secondary school environment right here in Blackpool. Whether you are an experienced SEN TA, a community youth worker, or a psychology graduate looking to build your career in education, this is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a measurable difference. We believe that exceptional support staff deserve fair, transparent compensation. That's why this position offers official NJC (National Joint Council) scale pay from Day 1 ensuring your expertise and hard work are fully valued right from the start. Key Responsibilities: Targeted...

Pupil Referral Unit Youth Worker Salford Prospero teaching are working with a Pupil Referral Unit in Salford, the school deals with students with additional needs and mental health issues It is a classroom based role, providing mentoring and pastoral support to the students The pupils are age 11-16 years old KS3/4 secondary all with EHCP plans and additional needs. The pupils have usually experienced some form of trauma, neglect or chaotic home life or all of these things. Your role is to build a connection with the young people and act and a mentor and role model for the students. You must have a strong TA or Tutoring background with students from PRUs or SEMH schools, and you also need to drive and have access to your own car for this role. Due to the barriers the pupils have in the classroom, the role will entail forging strong relationships with pupils. The role will see you using lots of mentoring skills (similar to that used in sports, drama,...

We are currently recruiting confident, resilient, and compassionate Youth Workers and SEN Teaching Assistants to work within a well-established PRU in Cardiff. This alternative provision supports pupils aged with Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs, behavioural challenges, and Additional Learning Needs (ALN). If you have experience in youth work, SEND education, alternative provision, or behaviour support, this is an excellent opportunity to progress your career within specialist education settings. About the PRU Role This Pupil Referral Unit provides structured, supportive education for students who require a more personalised and therapeutic approach to learning. As a Youth Worker, ALN Learning Support Assistant (LSA), or SEN Teaching Assistant, you will: Provide 1:1 and small group support Support pupils with SEMH, EBD, ADHD and trauma-related needs Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour Help deliver personalised learning and behaviour plans...

Personal Support Assistant Vacancy Primary Aged Autistic Child We are looking for a kind, patient, reliable and experienced female Personal Assistant to support our wonderful 10-year-old autistic daughter, both within our home and accessing social opportunities within the community. She is a creative, funny and intelligent young person who loves gymnastics, drawing, Minecraft, swimming, YouTube, animals and spending time with people she feels comfortable with. Due to a period of autistic burnout and significant social anxiety, she is currently unable to attend school and has become increasingly isolated from her community and peers. We are seeking someone who can build a trusting relationship with her and gently support her to reconnect with the activities, interests and experiences she enjoys, at a pace that feels safe and achievable for her. The Role The role will involve providing one-to-one support to help our daughter: • Identify and access local social activities and...

About The Role Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child? Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, Courage and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fix what needs fixing, together. This is the work. And we d like you to be part of it. Work in a children s home that makes a positive, lasting difference to children s lives. This role is ideal for experienced Residential Workers or Youth Workers, as well as those with no previous experience who are looking to build a career in residential care. We are looking for determined, caring and thoughtful people to become long-lasting, significant adults in a child s life, and flexible hours, a bank support worker role with Compass could be for you. We are looking for someone who Is 22 years of age or above (to meet Ofsted regulations). Is caring, compassionate and able to build positive relationships with...

Assistant Educational Psychologist Bradford Full Time September 2026 Start Long-Term Opportunity Are you a Psychology graduate or experienced SEND professional looking to gain valuable experience supporting children and young people with additional needs? PK Education are recruiting for an Assistant Educational Psychologist to support specialist SEND provisions, alternative provisions and inclusion settings across Bradford from September 2026. This rewarding role will involve supporting pupils who face barriers to learning, including social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, school-based anxiety and attendance challenges. Working alongside SEND teams, pastoral staff and external professionals, you will play a key role in helping pupils engage with education and achieve positive outcomes. This opportunity would be ideal for Psychology graduates, Educational Psychology graduates, Criminology graduates, Childhood Studies...

Student Supervisor (Behaviour) - Secondary School - Brent - September 2026 Start - Full-Time Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve their full potential? Do you have the confidence, resilience, and interpersonal skills to positively influence student behaviour and engagement in a secondary school setting? Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Brent seeking to appoint a dedicated Student Supervisor (Behaviour) from September 2026. This full-time role is ideal for graduates, youth workers, sports coaches, mentors, or individuals considering a future career in education, psychology, social work, or pastoral care. This is an excellent opportunity to become a valued member of a supportive school community, helping students overcome barriers to learning and develop the skills and behaviours needed for success. The Role As a Student Supervisor (Behaviour), you will work closely with pastoral...

Student Supervisor (Behaviour) - Secondary School - Hillingdon - September 2026 Start - Full-Time Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve their full potential? Do you have the confidence, resilience, and interpersonal skills to positively influence student behaviour and engagement in a secondary school setting? Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Hillingdon seeking to appoint a dedicated Student Supervisor (Behaviour Support) from September 2026. This full-time role is ideal for graduates, youth workers, sports coaches, mentors, or individuals considering a future career in education, psychology, social work, or pastoral care. This is an excellent opportunity to become a valued member of a supportive school community, helping students overcome barriers to learning and develop the skills and behaviours needed for success. The Role As a Student Supervisor (Behaviour Support), you will work...