Youth Worker

ABC Teachers are seeking a compassionate, proactive, and engaging Youth Worker to join a dedicated team within a Secondary Pupil Referral setting supporting children and with complex learning needs.

As a Youth Worker you will play a key role in building trusted relationships, promoting positive well-being, and supporting pupils to overcome barriers to learning and personal development.

Hours: 8.30am-3.30pm Monday-Friday

About the role:

The Youth Worker will be supporting young people with Special educational needs in small group classes and on a 1:1 basis.
Following the guidance of the teacher but knowing the students well enough to deal with any conflicts  
Build strong, supportive relationships with children and young people, offering consistent guidance and encouragement
Work collaboratively with teaching staff, parents, and external professionals to provide tailored support
Plan and deliver structured activities and informal sessions to promote social, emotional, and personal development
Support pupils in managing behaviour, developing confidence, and building resilience
Actively contribute to the inclusive and nurturing ethos of the school community
Promote safeguarding and the welfare of all pupils at all times
About the school:

A Secondary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) offering a supportive and flexible educational setting for students who face challenges that make mainstream schooling difficult. The school works closely with schools, families, and pupils to provide a range of options aimed at promoting rapid progress, re-engagement, and long-term positive change.
The school caters to students with complex needs, including behavioural difficulties, mental health issues, and special educational needs (SEND) and their goal is to provide an individualised, nurturing environment that helps each student overcome personal barriers and re-engage with their education.
With smaller class sizes and tailored support, the school creates a setting where students can rebuild their confidence, develop essential skills, and, where appropriate, prepare for reintegration into mainstream school or transition to the next stage of their education.
Their approach centres on understanding each student’s unique circumstances, fostering self-belief, and supporting meaningful, lasting change from within.

About you:

A 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. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are a suitable qualification for working with children and experience working with special education needs.

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. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. 

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 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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