Psychology Graduate - Youth Support

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Psychology Graduate - Youth Support

Are you looking for an opportunity that will allow you to make a difference? Are you looking for a role that will help set you up with amazing experience?

A fantastic role has recently become available in a highly regarded Specialist school in Headington.

This 'Outstanding' school in Headington look after children who have been excluded from education or those who struggle to maintain a place in mainstream education. Many of these children also have co-existing issues such as social, emotional and mental health needs, with some also dealing with barriers to their learning.

The school need a youth support worker to come in and support their students in their day to day activities.

The students that attend this school are in Key Stage 3 and 4. Each child has a personalised educational and health care plan and individual intervention plans designed to help them thrive. As a youth support worker, you will be part of ensuring that they are able to complete their academic work while also helping them navigate through their emotions. You will also play a part in helping them learn functional life skills, helping them be as independent as possible.

What you can expect as a Youth Support Worker:

Deliver specific interventions that have been designed with the student, their needs and goals in mind

De-escalate any meltdowns and behaviour that may occur

Help the children work through their big emotions

Create a safe and engaging learning environmentQualities you need to be a successful Youth Support Worker:

Caring

Enthusiastic

Positive

Determined to make a difference

Proactive

Understand the importance of safeguardingPeople who would benefit largely from this role would be psychology graduates a well as those with a background in sport, art, drama or music. xjnqpsq

If you do not come from these backgrounds but just want to make a difference and get involved, then apply now!

Key information:

Youth Support Worker

Headington

January 2026 Start

£85-£100 per day

Supportive staff

Amazing childrenIf this sounds like an opportunity you would be interested in, please apply now! You can apply directly to this advert.

Interviews are taking place soon so apply now!

Psychology Graduate - Youth Support Worker - Headington - January 2026 Start

Ad ID: 5417596389