Youth Worker - Secondary PRU
Location: Chorlton (M21)
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent
Position: Full-time
We are working in partnership with a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Chorlton that supports secondary-aged students with additional needs, including mental health challenges.
The school provides education to students aged 11-16 (Key Stage 3 and 4) who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and require tailored support due to a range of complex needs.
This is an Outreach Youth Worker role, where you will primarily be working out in the community to support students who are the hardest to reach. Many of these pupils have experienced trauma, neglect, or difficult home lives. Your role is to establish strong connections with these young people, acting as a mentor and role model to help them engage with education and support their social and emotional development.
You will play a key role in forging positive relationships with students, using a variety of mentoring techniques-similar to those used in sports, drama, or counselling-to support their learning both inside and outside the classroom. Additionally, you will support students on a more vocational basis, helping them to access practical learning and work placements.
- Build strong, supportive relationships with students, acting as a mentor and role model.
- Support students in both classroom and community settings to engage in their education.
- Help students overcome barriers to learning, including emotional and social challenges.
- Use mentoring skills to encourage participation and build confidence.
- Work closely with teaching staff to support the academic and personal development of students.
- Location: Chorlton (M21)
- Position: Youth Worker/Teaching Assistant
- Type of Work: Outreach / Youth Work
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Likely duration is for the full academic year, with potential for permanent placement
- Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent
- Full-time/Part-time: Full-time
- Pay Rate: £95 per day
- Hours: Monday to Friday (term time only)
- Prior experience in a similar setting (e.g., SEMH, PRU, or youth work)
- Level 2 Teaching Assistant (or equivalent) is preferred
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) and basic computer literacy required
- Hold Right to Work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced DBS certificate registered with the online update service, or be willing to process a new application
- Provide two professional child-related references covering the last two years
If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and have experience in a mentoring or educational support role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with an up-to-date CV.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. All adults working with children and young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting their welfare. Successful candidates will be required to undergo full safeguarding checks and must register with us to ensure compliance.