Youth Worker / Classroom Behaviour Mentor Blackpool Secondary

Location: Blackpool, Lancashire (FY1 - FY4) Salary: £24,000 - £29,500 per annum (Pro-rata / Term-Time Only) Contract: Full-Time Category: Education / Social Care / Youth Work Start Date: ASAP or September 2026

Are you a Blackpool Youth Worker looking to take your skills into a stable, school-based environment? We are hiring a Behaviour Mentor to work directly within our secondary classrooms.

This isn't a traditional teaching role. We need someone with "Blackpool grit"-someone who can build instant rapport with teenagers, de-escalate challenging situations, and manage classroom dynamics so that learning can happen. You will be the bridge between the playground and the lesson, using your youth-work toolkit to support students with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs.

• Active Behaviour Management: Use your Youth Work experience to identify triggers and de-escalate tension before it disrupts the class.

• Mentorship: Lead 1:1 and small group sessions for students who struggle with mainstream secondary expectations.

• Alternative Provision (AP) Approach: Work alongside Teachers to ensure the classroom is a safe, calm, and productive space for all Blackpool learners.

• Reporting: Track student engagement and work with the pastoral team to support EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) targets.

We are specifically searching for candidates with a background in Youth Work, Social Care, or Sports Coaching who want to transition into Education.

• Experience: Proven success working with "hard to reach" 11-16-year-olds in Blackpool or the surrounding Lancashire area.

• Resilience: A calm, authoritative presence and the ability to remain professional under pressure.

• Skills: Knowledge of trauma-informed practice or de-escalation techniques (e.g., Team-Teach) is a huge bonus.

• The "Blackpool" Connection: A genuine desire to improve the lives of local young people.

• Work-Life Balance: 39 weeks a year (Term-Time Only) keep your school holidays while making a full-time impact.

• Professional Development: We provide fully funded training in Mental Health First Aid and Behaviour Management.

• Career Pathway: Perfect for those looking to move into Social Work, Educational Psychology, or Teaching.

• Stability: A long term contract with a competitive salary.

If you are searching for Youth Work jobs in Blackpool or Behaviour Mentor roles in Lancashire, we want to hear from you.

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