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Youth Worker / Educational Support Officer\n\nFull-Time | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity\n\nProspero Teaching is looking for an Youth Engagement Officer to take a position at their school, set in a purpose built school in Bolton. This school is a specialist provision for young people who need that little extra support and guidance, due to SEMH needs. Students at this school can pose challenges but staff who are calm, patient, resilient and caring will make huge differences in this setting.\n\n We have worked with this group of schools for several years now and they have a particular interest in securing the services of an enthusiastic graduate for this particular position. There is lots of training available for the successful position and our SLT run regular CPD for all staff. This role would be ideal for someone considering teacher training for September 2027. This role would also suit an experienced SEMH support worker looking for a role where you can get out of the confines of the classroom and out into the community with the young people you support.\n\n For this role, you need to own a vehicle and be willing to obtain business insurance.\n\n Standards are high and the young people in the school are supported from day one with a uniform approach by teachers and support staff, and a calm, positive environment is noticed from the moment you enter the school. Classrooms are well equipped after a full refurbishment during the last six months.\n\nCONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS\n\nLocation, Bolton \nPosition Youth Outreach\nType of work Long term Non-Teaching cover\nStart date - September 2026\nDuration / Likely Duration Temp to perm\nEnd date July 2027 (if not permanent)\nContract type - Temporary\nFull time/part time Full\nMinimum rate of pay - GBP 120 a day\nHours 8:30 am 4.30pm\nEXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS\n\n Recent Graduate, with a 2:2 or higher\n Or an experienced SEMH Mentor, OR a experience of supporting/coaching children and young people\n Previous experience working in a UK school\n Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year\n\nTO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:\n\nHold Right to Work in the UK\nHold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application\nProvide two professional child related references\n If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV.\n\n Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.\n\n Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:\n\n Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management\n In-house Training and Development Team

Want a career where what you do every day truly matters? As a School Youth Worker, you’ll support young people with SEMH needs to overcome challenges, re-engage with education and reach their full potential at a specialist provision in Bolton. \n\nSchool Youth Worker (full time, temporary)\nBolton\n £100 - £120 per day PAYE (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)\n Start date: September 2026\n\nThe School and Role \n This specialist school in Bolton is recruiting for a School Youth Worker, supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone driven to improve outcomes for young people from disadvantaged or challenging backgrounds.\n\nAs a School Youth Worker, you will provide pastoral, behavioural and emotional support both in the classroom and through targeted interventions. You will help students engage with education, develop positive relationships, and build the skills needed to succeed beyond school. This role is ideal for candidates passionate about youth work, behaviour support, SEMH education, and safeguarding looking to make a positive impact in children’s lives and help shape their future.\n\nRequirements (Please Apply Only If You Meet the Below)\n To be successful in this School Youth Worker role, you will have:\n\nExperience supporting children, young people or vulnerable adults, particularly within SEMH, challenging behaviour or youth justice settings\nA calm, resilient and adaptable approach to supporting pupils with complex emotional and behavioural needs\nStrong empathy, communication and relationship-building skills, with a proactive and reliable attitude\nA genuine commitment to improving young people’s wellbeing and educational outcomes in a school or alternative provision environment\nWhat we offer \n As a School Youth Worker and part of our team, you benefit from: \n\nExcellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. \nGuaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability). \nSocial and networking events.\nPension contributions. \nCPD to help with your professional development.\nAccess to a dedicated consultant.\nAbout us \n We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.\n\nThe Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group\n\nWe do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. \n\nIf you are a School Youth Worker based near Bolton who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners then we want to hear from you. \n\n#INLK1

Youth Worker Empowering Learning are working closely with a vibrant behavioural school, supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties in Wigan. The ideal candidate should be resilient and confident supporting children with Autism ASD, Dyslexia, ADHD, Challenging Behaviours. Your Role As a Youth Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting special needs children in their academic and personal development. Your responsibilities will include: • Providing one-on-one and group assistance to students with social and emotional difficulty., • Collaborating with teachers and other support staff to create tailored learning plans., • Fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment., • Assisting with daily activities, personal care, and promoting independence. Requirements • Experience working with SEMH children is preferred but not essential., • Passion for creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment., • Strong communication and teamwork skills., • Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude. -Enhanced DBS on Update Service / or commitment to apply Please contact Kiera from Empowering Learning on (url removed) (phone number removed) to be put forward Location Wigan, Greater Manchester Full-time 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Pay £16.78 per hour #INDMAN

Youth Worker / Educational Support Officer TEMP TO PERM AVAILABLE!! Prospero Teaching is looking for a Youth Engagement Officer to take a position at their school, set in a purpose built school in Bolton. This school is a specialist provision for young people who need that little extra support and guidance, due to SEMH needs. Students at this school can pose challenges but staff who are calm, patient, resilient and caring will make huge differences in this setting. We have worked with this group of schools for several years now and they have a particular interest in securing the services of an enthusiastic graduate for this particular position. There is lots of training available for the successful position and our SLT run regular CPD for all staff. This role would be ideal for someone considering teacher training for September 2026. This role would also suit an experienced SEMH support worker looking for a role where you can get out of the confines of the classroom and out into the community with the young people you support. For this role, you need to own a vehicle and be willing to obtain business insurance. Standards are high and the young people in the school are supported from day one with a uniform approach by teachers and support staff, and a calm, positive environment is noticed from the moment you enter the school. Classrooms are well equipped after a full refurbishment during the last six months. CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS Location Bolton, Lancashire Position Youth Outreach Type of work Long term Non-Teaching cover Start date - September 2026 Duration / Likely Duration Temp to perm End date (if applicable) July 2027 Contract type - Temporary Full time/part time Full Minimum rate of pay - GBP110 a day Hours 8:30 am 4.30pm EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS Recent Graduate, with a 2:2 or higher Or an experienced SEMH Mentor, OR a experience of supporting/coaching children and young people Previous experience working in a UK school Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST: Hold Right to Work in the UK Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application Provide two professional child related references If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people. Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate: Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management In-house Training and Development Team