Youth Support & Mental Health Assistant

Description

Youth Support & Mental Health Assistant

Location: Cardiff, CF10

Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday

Pay: £95 per day (pay increase from April 2026)

Contract: Full-time, long-term

Start Date: 23rd of February 2026

End Date: Until 17th July 2026 (end of academic year with possbibility of extention)

Passionate about supporting young people with mental health needs, emotional and behavioural challenges, or additional learning needs?

This is an excellent opportunity for Youth Workers, Mental Health Support Workers, Care Workers, Residential Support Workers, Sports Coaches, or individuals looking to start a career in education.

We are recruiting a Youth Support & Mental Health Assistant to join a supportive and nurturing alternative provision in Cardiff, working closely with pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.

About the Provision

Calm, safe, and nurturing learning environment

Supports pupils across the local authority

Small class sizes (typically no more than 10 pupils)

High staff-to-pupil ratio

Friendly, experienced, and supportive team

Ongoing mentoring and professional development

Team Teach training provided during half-term

The Role

Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with:

Mental health needs

Emotional and behavioural difficulties

Additional learning needs (ALN / SEN)

Support classroom staff with behaviour management strategies

Help pupils build confidence, resilience, and emotional regulation

Maintain a safe, structured, and positive learning environment

Offer firm but fair guidance, setting clear boundaries with empathy

Ideal Candidate

Experience is desirable but not essential. This role is well suited to candidates with a background in:

Mental health or wellbeing support

Youth work

Care or residential care

Healthcare or support roles

Sports coaching or mentoring

You will also have:

A genuine passion for supporting children and young people

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

A calm, patient, and resilient approach

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Willingness to complete required training

No formal qualifications required – ideal for those new to education.

Requirements

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply – support provided)

EWC registration (guidance provided)

Two professional references

Ability to travel within the Cardiff area

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

Long-term, stable placement

Ongoing career development opportunities

Access to training including Team Teach and Cover Supervisor training

Dedicated consultant offering continuous support

Regular school feedback to support your progression

£50 referral bonus for recommending a teacher or teaching assistant

Full access to the MyTPwork app, allowing you to:

View and manage your diary

Accept work easily

Access free online training courses with CPD academy

How to Apply

If you’re committed to making a positive impact on young people’s lives and want to build a meaningful career in education, apply today with your CV and we will give you a call!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

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