Youth Worker. Job in Kidderminster Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency in Kidderminster is hiring a Youth Worker to provide 1:1 support in an SEN school. Responsibilities include assisting students with special needs to access the curriculum and helping them achieve their potential. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children facing challenges, a caring approach, and the ability to build trust. The position offers competitive daily rates, guaranteed pay schemes, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Free training for professional development

Generous referral bonus scheme

Ongoing consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with challenging behaviours.
• A non-judgmental and caring approach.
• Ability to build trust and engage with diverse young people.
• Experience of working in care, mentoring, or coaching.
• Ability to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students with various needs.
• Assist with implementing individual education plans.
• Encourage independence and social interaction.
• Support with classroom tasks and record-keeping.
• Foster a positive and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Experience with challenging behaviours

Caring approach

Trust-building with young people

Volunteering experience

Experience in mentoring or coaching

SEN support experience

Job description

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 require additional support. This role is crucial in helping the student access the curriculum and achieve their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

About the Role

• Providing tailored support to students with autism/ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, 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, and

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).