St Helens Youth Worker Programme
Zen Educate | St Helens | £16 per hour | Flexible (Part-Time & Full-Time)
Make a Difference in St Helens While You Shape Your Future
Have you recently graduated from university and want to make a meaningful impact while you explore your next career step?
Zen Educate is proud to launch the St. Helens Youth Worker Programme — an exciting opportunity for graduates who are passionate about education, social mobility, and supporting young people to thrive.
This programme is designed to place ambitious, community-minded graduates into St Helens schools where they can positively influence students’ academic journeys, confidence, and future aspirations. If you are considering a career in teaching, youth work, social work, educational psychology or community leadership, this programme offers powerful hands-on experience in a supportive and structured environment.
About the Role
As a St Helens Youth Worker, you will operate within primary or secondary schools, supporting students to overcome educational challenges and engage confidently with school life.
Sessions typically run Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm, with flexible part-time and full-time options available to fit around your schedule.
You will be fully trained and supported by Zen Educate to ensure you can confidently work in schools and make a measurable difference from day one.
Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver Learning & Engagement
- Deliver activities and lesson content planned by the school.
- Encourage students to actively engage with the curriculum.
- Support pupils in staying focused, motivated and on task.
Behaviour & Positive Development
- Positively guide students in adopting behaviours that support success inside and outside the classroom.
- Support behaviour plans and reinforce school expectations.
- Promote confidence, resilience and emotional regulation.
Pastoral & Emotional Support
- Act as a consistent, trusted adult presence for students.
- Support pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
- Identify early signs of disengagement and escalate concerns appropriately.
Small Group & 1:1 Support
- Deliver small group interventions where required.
- Provide mentoring-style support to students who need additional encouragement.
- Assist children in overcoming barriers to their education.
Safeguarding & Wellbeing
- Promote and uphold safeguarding practices.
- Ensure students can safely navigate the school day.
- Follow school and Zen Educate safeguarding policies at all times.
Reporting & Collaboration
- Generate structured feedback for the Zen Educate St Helens Youth Worker Team.
- Communicate effectively with school staff to ensure continuity of support.
- Contribute ideas on how students can get the best from their education.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking graduates who:
- Have recently graduated or are about to graduate from university.
- Have either:
- At least one year working within the UK education system, or
- Have attended a state or private school in the UK or Ireland.
- Are passionate about supporting young people.
- Demonstrate resilience, emotional intelligence and strong communication skills.
- Are confident leading and managing groups of students.
- Want practical experience in education before deciding on their long-term career path.
What You’ll Gain
This is more than a job — it’s a developmental programme.
- £16 per hour
- Flexible working pattern (part-time & full-time options)
- Paid training in safeguarding, behaviour management and youth development
- Meaningful, hands-on experience in St Helens schools
- Exposure to pastoral leadership and educational environments
- A strong foundation for careers in teaching, youth work, psychology or social impact roles
- The opportunity to proudly lead children into becoming confident members of society
Safeguarding Commitment
Zen Educate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
Why St Helens?
This programme is rooted in community impact. As a St Helens Youth Worker, you will contribute to improving student confidence, engagement and long-term outcomes across local schools — helping to shape the next generation.
If you are ready to gain real responsibility, build invaluable experience, and make a tangible difference in young people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the St Helens Youth Worker Programme with Zen Educate.
Ref: INDALI
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Work Location: In person
Pay: £16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 6.5 – 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
