Youth Worker

Posting date:	25 November 2025
Salary:	£90 to £110 per day
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	25 December 2025
Location:	BL7 9ED
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Teacheractive Limited
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	Youth-8985

Summary

TeacherActive are seeking a Youth Worker to join a fantastic SEN school in Bolton, starting immediately.
This is a full-time role working with students who present a range of complex needs, including SEMH, ASD, communication difficulties and behavioural challenges.

The Role

• Supporting young people on a 1:1 and small-group basis

  
  

• Helping students regulate emotions, manage behaviour and engage positively in learning

  
  

• Building strong, trusting relationships using a trauma-informed, person-centred approach

  
  

• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team

  
  

• Encouraging independence, social skills and confidence

  
  

• Contributing to a safe, calm and consistent learning environment

  
  What We’re Looking For

  • Experience as a Youth Worker, Support Worker, Mentor, Behaviour Support or similar

    
    

  • Confidence supporting young people with complex needs

    
    

  • Resilience, patience and a calm, compassionate approach

    
    

  • Ability to de-escalate challenging behaviour in a positive, nurturing way

    
    

  • A genuine passion for helping vulnerable young people thrive

    
    

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

    
    What We Offer

    • Immediate start

      
      

    • Competitive daily rate (paid weekly)

      
      

    • Ongoing support from your dedicated SEN consultant

      
      

    • Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles

      
      

    • Free safeguarding and CPD training

      
      

      Interested?
      Apply today or contact TeacherActive Manchester at jack.coxen@teacheractive.com to secure your next opportunity
      Let’s help you make a real difference where it matters most.

      All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
      
      
      
      Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
      
      
      
      Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
      
      TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.