Youth Support Worker - Alternative Provision

Vetro Recruitment; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Youth Support Worker for an Alternative Provision in Wirral, supporting pupils aged 5-11 with SEMH and SEN. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, help pupils access the curriculum, and promote inclusion in day-to-day school life.

This temporary, long-term position offers a daily rate of £95-105 and opportunities for ongoing training within a supportive education setting. DBS checks and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Strong relevant school-based experience or children's residential support experience.
• Understanding of SEMH and SEN needs and how to support pupils.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection procedures, and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND, including Autism and SLCN.
• Promoting inclusion by helping pupils access mainstream learning and school life.
• Supporting the class teacher with behaviour support strategies and consistent expectations.
• Assisting with safeguarding and day-to-day operations as a Teaching Assistant - Special Resource Provision.
• Recording progress and contributing to evidence of pupil outcomes.

Skills

SEND experience

SEN support

Safeguarding knowledge

Enhanced DBS readiness

Job description

Job Title: Youth Support Worker - Special Resource Provision

Location: Wirral, Merseyside

Pay Rate: £95-105 per day

Employment Type: Temporary, long-term 5 days per week in term-time

Job Overview

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Youth Assistant Support Worker in an Alternative Provision in Wirral, supporting pupils within a specialist provision aged 5-11. This Youth Assistant Support Worker role is ideal for someone passionate about inclusive education, SEND, and creating positive outcomes for pupils with SEMH and SEN. Working in this alternative provision, you will help pupils access the curriculum, build independence, and feel safe, supported, and included.

Vetro Education also have opportunities across other education settings around the Wirral.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND, including Autism and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Promoting inclusion by supporting pupils to access mainstream learning, routines, and wider school life
• Supporting the class teacher with behaviour support strategies, structure, and consistent expectations
• Supporting day-to-day operations in your role as a Teaching Assistant - Special Resource Provision to ensure high standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance
• Assisting with targeted interventions, recording progress, and contributing to evidence of pupil outcomes

Requirements & Qualifications

• Strong relevant school-based experience or children's residential support experience
• Understanding of SEMH and SEN needs and how to support pupils in a similar setting
• Strong practical knowledge of safeguarding, child protection procedures, and inclusive practice (including supporting Autism and SLCN)
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one) and the right to work in the UK

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive pay package tailored to experienced youth support worker candidates
• Ongoing training and development within a supportive education setting

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone