Youth Worker

Location Profile

• Are passionate about supporting young people to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.
• Build positive, respectful, and trusting relationships with students and families.
• Demonstrate empathy, patience, and an understanding of the diverse needs and backgrounds of young people.
• Are committed to fostering student wellbeing, engagement, inclusion, and a sense of belonging.
• Utilise evidence-informed practices to support positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and student success.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, wellbeing staff, leadership, and external agencies to provide holistic support for students.
• Are reflective practitioners who are open to continuous professional learning and growth.
• Demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Are proactive, flexible, and able to respond effectively to the changing needs of students and the school community.

Joining Barton Primary School means becoming part of a highly collaborative and supportive environment where student wellbeing and learning success go hand in hand. New team members are supported through a comprehensive induction process designed to help them integrate into our culture of high expectations, high support, and continuous improvement.

Our staff engage in ongoing professional learning and coaching, working alongside Learning Specialists, Leading Teachers, and wellbeing professionals to strengthen their practice. We continue to collaborate with leading educational and wellbeing consultants, including Bronwyn Ryrie-Jones, Ryan Dunn, and Bryan Jeffrey, to ensure a consi…