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ABC Teachers is seeking Youth Support Workers to provide flexible and dedicated support across primary and secondary SEN schools. This is a supply-based role, offering the opportunity to gain experience in a range of specialist educational settings.
About the role:
- 1:1 and Small Group Support: Work closely with children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH), and Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD).
- Positive Engagement: Build trusting relationships, encourage positive behaviour, and help pupils develop confidence both inside and outside the classroom.
- Adaptable Approach: Support pupils’ individual learning plans, adapting resources and approaches to meet diverse needs.
- Team Collaboration: Work with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals to ensure pupils have consistent, supportive provision that promotes both academic and personal progress.
About the schools:
You will be supporting SEN schools across the Coventry area that are committed to providing high-quality education for children with additional needs. Schools often have specialist facilities, smaller class sizes, and dedicated teams who strive to create inclusive, nurturing environments where every child can succeed.
About you:
To be considered for the Youth Support Worker role, you will:
- Have experience working with children or young people with SEN, whether in schools, youth work, residential care, or community settings.
- Be confident in managing behaviour positively and supporting pupils with varying needs.
- Show patience, empathy, and resilience, with a genuine passion for supporting young people.
- Be adaptable to different school environments and age groups (primary and secondary).
- Have, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check that is registered on the Update Service.
This role would be suitable for candidates with backgrounds in youth work, care, psychology, mentoring, or other related fields.
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:
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house payroll team via PAYE.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations) to ensure fair pay and conditions.
- FREE professional development opportunities, such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and online training.
- Generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing career support.
How to apply:
If you are a Youth Support Worker who can inspire, motivate, and support students in SEN schools, we would love 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).
Due to current guidance, interviews with shortlisted candidates may take place via video call.
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