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 school
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.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Youth Support Workers 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.
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
* 2 years experience in any of the following backgrounds: youth work, care, psychology, mentoring, support work, social work or any other related field.
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 training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
* Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
* Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
ABC Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.