Youth Worker

ABC Teachers; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support provider in Birmingham is looking for a compassionate Youth Worker to support children with special educational needs within a Secondary School. Your role will involve providing both group and one-on-one support while working closely with teaching staff and families. The ideal candidate will have a relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a nurturing school environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience working with children with challenging behaviours.
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people.
• Able to obtain references and a valid DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with special educational needs.
• Build positive relationships with students.
• Assist pupils in managing behaviour and developing self-confidence.

Skills

Compassionate

Proactive approach

Understanding of children with ASC

Ability to build relationships

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Children and Young People’s Workforce

Job description

ABC Teachers are seeking a compassionate, proactive, and engaging Youth Worker to join a dedicated team within a Secondary School setting supporting children with ASC.

About the role

• Provide support to young people with special educational needs, both in small group settings and on a 1:1 basis.
• Work under the direction of the class teacher while using your understanding of individual students to help prevent and resolve conflicts.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people, offering steady guidance and encouragement.
• Collaborate closely with teaching staff, families, and external professionals to deliver personalised support.
• Assist pupils in managing their behaviour, developing self‑confidence, and strengthening their resilience.
• Contribute to a welcoming, inclusive, and nurturing school environment.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and prioritise the welfare of all pupils at all times.

About the school

• Provides specialist education for autistic children and young people aged 11 to 19.
• Maintains a positive and vibrant school culture, with a strong sense of community at its core.
• Offers a creative, ambitious, and broad curriculum that nurtures students’ strengths and interests, promotes independence, and supports pathways to future employment.
• Encourages spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development by helping pupils reflect on their experiences, understand the impact of their actions, and engage with new opportunities.
• Based in North Birmingham, with the position available for an immediate start.

About you

• Relevant Level 3 Qualification such as Children and Young People’s Workforce, Sporting qualifications and more is desired but not required.
• Experience working with children with challenging behaviours and backgrounds.
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and making a meaningful contribution.
• Confident in using initiative and taking a proactive approach to challenges.
• Able to obtain suitable references and a valid DBS check.
• Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. Minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position area suitable qualification for working with children and experience working with special education needs.

How to apply

If you are a Youth Worker who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across ABC Teachers please contact our SEND team on (phone number removed).

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