Youth Worker – School Experience Opportunity, Cheshire East

  • Location: Cheshire East
  • Duration: Ad hoc
  • Salary: Competitive per day
  • Start date: 04/06/2026
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Primary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

New Directions Education are currently recruiting enthusiastic Youth Workers who are looking to gain school-based experience working with children in primary schools across Winsford. This is an ideal opportunity for youth practitioners who want to broaden their skills, gain classroom experience, and develop an understanding of the primary school environment while supporting children’s personal, social, and emotional development.

Due to the nature of this role, candidates must be able to commit to working 3 or more days per week.

Due to the location of some schools, a full driving licence and access to transport would be advantageous.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils in the classroom on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting teachers and learning support staff with learning activities
• Promoting positive behaviour, social skills, and engagement in learning
• Supporting children with their social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Delivering structured activities under the guidance of teaching staff
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
• Observing and supporting children’s development across academic, social, and emotional areas
• Gaining practical experience of school routines, policies, and safeguarding procedures

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with children or young people in youth work or related settings
• A patient, adaptable, and caring approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine interest in supporting children’s learning and development
• A willingness to learn about the primary school environment and classroom practice
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles
• A full driving licence and access to transport (desirable)

This role is an excellent opportunity for youth workers to gain valuable primary school experience and develop skills that are transferable to education, youth services, teaching, or child development careers.

All applicants must have, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check and provide appropriate professional references.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term teaching roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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