Youth Worker. Job in Kidderminster Education & Training Jobs

ABC Teachers; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Youth Worker to provide 1:1 support in an SEN Primary & Secondary School in Stourbridge. This full-time position involves working closely with students who require additional support. Ideal candidates will have experience with challenging behaviors and a caring, inclusive approach. Various perks include free training and guaranteed pay, contributing to a rewarding working environment.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Free training opportunities

Generous referral bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with challenging behaviours and backgrounds.
• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students with autism/ADHD.
• Assist in the implementation of individual education plans (IEPs).
• Encourage student independence and confidence.
• Support with classroom tasks and record-keeping.

Skills

Experience with children with challenging behaviours

Non-judgmental and caring approach

Ability to build trust with diverse youths

Experience in care, mentoring, or coaching

Experience supporting children with SEN

Job description

About the Role

ABC Teachers is seeking a dedicated and experienced Youth Worker to work on a 1:1 basis in an SEN Primary & Secondary School in Stourbridge on a full-time basis.

Working with students who requires additional support. This role is crucial in helping the student access the curriculum and achieve their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

• Providing tailored support to students with autism/ADHD, Social Emotional Mental Health and speech and language needs.
• Assist with the implementation of individual education plans (IEPs) or support plans. Work closely with the class teacher to monitor progress and adapt support as needed.
• Encourage the student’s independence, confidence, and social interaction.
• Support with classroom tasks, preparation of resources, and record-keeping as required.
• Foster a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment.
• The role is on a full-time basis with the possibility to be ongoing for the right candidate.

The School

• This school provides specialist education for young people aged 7 to 19, with a strong emphasis on supporting students with Autism, ADHD, behavioural challenges, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, as well as physical and learning disabilities, including visual impairments.
• Situated on spacious and well-equipped grounds, the school benefits from small class sizes and frequently offers one-to-one support, creating a calm, nurturing learning environment. This highly individualised approach ensures each student receives the focused attention and tailored guidance they need to succeed both academically and emotionally.
• The school’s dedicated staff work collaboratively to help students realise their full potential. A key focus is on developing the life skills and independence necessary for students to transition successfully into adulthood.
• Central to the school’s ethos is the belief that personal growth also involves active contribution to the wider community. To support this, the school has established a range of on-site social enterprises, including cafés, farm shops, and heritage centres. These settings provide both students and adults with a safe, inclusive space to build vocational and interpersonal skills in real-world environments.

About you

To be considered for the Youth Worker position, you will:

• Have experience working with children with challenging behaviours and backgrounds.
• A non-judgmental and caring approach.
• Build trust and engage with diverse young people
• Have volunteered in youth centres or schools.
• Have experience of working in care, mentoring, or coaching.
• Have supported children with SEN (1:1 or group settings)
• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About ABC Teachers

ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country.

What ABC Teachers offer

As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply

If you are a Teaching Assistant 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).