youth development jobs in Merseyside

Youth Mentor St Helens (January 2026 Start) If you're passionate about making a real difference in young peoples lives and enjoy working in a supportive, fast-paced environment, wed love to hear from you. About the Role We are seeking a dedicated Youth Mentor to work in St Helens from January 2026. In this role, you will support young people who require additional guidance with their academic...

Youth Worker Youth Worker We are seeking a dedicated Youth Worker to join a small KS3 class of students who have been excluded from, or are at risk of exclusion from, mainstream schools due to behavioural challenges. The group is predominantly male, and requires a positive role model who can inspire, guide, and support them in developing resilience and emotional regulation. What You’ll...

You will establish and develop an independent research profile aligned to the school’s research priorities, and actively engage in research, professional practice and knowledge-exchange activities.

You will bring a postgraduate qualification (or equivalent experience) and a strong foundation in the discipline.

You will work with students who may have experienced trauma, developed challenging behaviours, or built barriers towards education. Your role is to provide consistent support, build trusting relationships, and guide pupils towards positive outcomes both academically and personally.

A caring organization for young people in St Helens is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to provide essential support in a residential environment. The role includes promoting independence through education and daily living assistance for young people with varying mental health challenges. The position offers comprehensive training, career development, and excellent benefits including...

A children's residential care provider in Liverpool is seeking a Registered Manager to lead their home for young people. The role involves ensuring high standards of care and compliance with relevant legislation. Ideal candidates will have management experience, relevant qualifications, and the ability to handle challenging situations. The position offers a competitive salary, a supportive...

Job Description We have an exciting opportunity for skilled support workers to step up and help support a female in her 30s who requires support, including urostomy care, advanced mental health support and wound care. Please note we don’t offer sponsorship, and candidates must have a right to work in the UK Key Job Role Information Role – Female Support worker Pay - £15.13 (inclusive of...

New Business Manager – Corporate Partnerships Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) Location: London or Manchester (hybrid working, minimum 50% office-based) Salary: £40,517.92 – £47,377.25 (London) / £36,264.07 – £43,123.40 (Outside London) Closing date: 20 January 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable...

You will be part of appointing a further two assistant learning roles and a learning project support worker. The team will be responsible for leading on content, process, and implementation through a significant cultural change to the offer for development in the diocese. All of these areas of development will need equal care and attention given to them.

Behaviour Buddy - Primary Teaching AssistantLocation: Wirral Agency: Empowering LearningStart Date: ASAPEmpowering Learning are seeking a resilient, caring, and proactive Behaviour Buddy to support pupils within a welcoming primary school in Wirral. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and thrive socially, emotionally, and...

Job Title: SEN Teaching AssistantLocation: Knowsley, MerseysideSalary: £90 - £100 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)Make a Difference Every Day - Support, Inspire, EmpowerAre you a patient, caring and committed individual with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs? A welcoming and inclusive primary/secondary school in Knowsley is looking for a...

Location: North Liverpool Contract: Term-time only, full-time or part-time Role: SEND Teaching Assistant / Support Worker (Specialist Needs) Salary: 90- 105 per day PAYE About the Setting This is a specialist secondary SEND provision supporting young people (11-19) with complex needs - including severe learning difficulties, physical disabilities, autism spectrum conditions, and associated...

Liverpool We are recruiting an experienced and passionate Children's Home Manager to join a well-established residential care home in Liverpool. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with leadership experience in residential childcare, safeguarding, and youth care management. Key Responsibilities: Manage the daily operations of the children's home, ensuring high-quality residential...

Job Description Location: Wirral and surrounding areas Start Date: Ongoing opportunities available Hours: Full-time and part-time options Role Type: Learning Support Assistant (SEMH) About the Role: New Directions Education is recruiting compassionate and resilient Learning Support Assistants to work with pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs across a range of schools in...

Job Description Do you have a passion for helping young people reach their full potential? We’re looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Classroom Assistants to join our team, providing valuable support to teachers and pupils across a range of primary and secondary schools in Wallasey. As a Classroom Assistant, you’ll play a key role in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment....

Youth mentor Youth Mentor: Milk Education are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Mentor In Liverpool. As a Youth Mentor, you’ll support students with behavioural needs, helping them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Key Responsibilities: Assist students with behavioural...

Job description SEND Teaching Assistant – Liverpool Location: Liverpool Start date: ASAP / September 2025 Contract: Full-time, long-term (with potential to become permanent) Salary: £85 – £100 per day (depending on experience) Prospero Teaching are looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Liverpool. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate...

SEN Teaching Assistants – Wirral (CH64 and CH61)Location: WirralStart Date: ASAPContract: Full-time & Flexible OpportunitiesAre you confident in supporting children or young people with SEN and challenging behaviour? This is a rewarding opportunity to work across SEN and specialist provisions in the Wirral, supporting pupils who need consistent, calm, and resilient adults around them.We are...

You will provide care during the night, including supporting daily living tasks and managing incidents. Ideal candidates should demonstrate good communication skills, flexibility for working nights, and the ability to support emotional needs. No prior care experience is required, as full training will be provided.

Position: SEND Teaching Assistant Contract: Full-time, Temporary (with potential for permanent) Location: Wirral, Merseyside About the Role We are excited to be recruiting passionate and committed SEND Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools across the Wirral. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students with Special Educational Needs and...