Youth Support Worker, Berkeley

Axcis Education Recruitment; Hinton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking a Youth Support Worker for a specialist provision near Berkeley, Gloucestershire. Start this September to support 15 children with SEND across two cohorts, ages 2–19, on a Tue-Fri pattern. Long-term for the full academic year with a strong chance of permanency.

The role involves holistic activities—learning through play, baking, gardening and sports—plus safeguarding and DBS checks. Own transport essential due to the remote location.

Qualifications

• Must have enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to obtain a new one.
• Own transport due to remote location of the setting.
• Experience with SEND, Autism, SEMH or global delay is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support 15 children across two cohorts with ages 2–19 who have SEND needs.
• Assist with learning through play, baking, gardening and sports.

Job description

Axcis are pleased to be working with a specialist provision near Berkeley, Gloucestershire, who are looking for a Youth Support Worker to join their team starting this coming September. The setting currently caters for 15 children split across two cohorts – approx. 7 in each, one taking place on a Tuesday and Wednesday, the other on a Thursday and Friday and the children have SEND needs and disabilities ranging from Autism to SEMH to Global delay and can also display varying levels of challenging behaviour. The ages of the children vary from 2‑19 and the cohorts are split with their needs as supposed to age. The setting is currently looking for someone to work Tuesday to Friday (They are closed on Mondays) on a long term basis for the full academic year from Tuesday 31st August, with a high likelihood for the right candidate being offered a permanent contract should they be the right fit for the provision. This already well established and sought after school currently have a waiting list of children to start but need to ensure the right number of the best staff is in place first before they can expand further. This wonderful setting uses a very holistic approach to support, they do a lot of baking, gardening and sports with the children and find the engaging activities a great way to learn through play! The pay for this role varies between £14.25 – £16.50 per hour dependant on candidates prior experience and due to the remote location of the setting, you will need to have access to your own transport. You must also either have your own enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to obtain a new one also.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up‑to‑date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short‑term and long‑term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact: Suzie Sage

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 2006