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Youth Support Worker in SEN Schools
location
Coventry
contract type
Full-time
contract terms
Short-term/day-to-day supply
salary
£470 to £480 per week
REF
2ff30o33
Apply by
14 January 2026
Job start
29 Dec 2025
Job end
Ongoing

ABC Teachers are looking for a Youth Support Worker to work in SEN Schools on a day-to-day supply basis.

About the role

Behaviour Support & Regulation:
Deliver targeted 1:1 and small group support to students with SEN and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, focusing on positive behaviour management and emotional regulation.

Crisis Intervention:
Implement de-escalation techniques and behaviour management strategies to help students manage challenging situations safely and constructively.

Collaborative Support:
Work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and the wider school community to ensure consistency and continuity in each pupil’s support plan and educational journey.

Personal Growth & Development:
Encourage students to build resilience, independence, and self-esteem through positive reinforcement and structured support.

About the school

A specialist school based in Coventry, providing education for children and young people aged 9 to post-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The school is proud of its ethos of empowerment and inclusion, ensuring all students are given the tools to excel both academically and personally. The curriculum is designed to celebrate individuality, promote self-confidence, and unlock each pupil’s potential.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Youth Support Worker in SEN Schools you will:
  • Proven experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or challenging behaviour.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a calm and empathetic approach.
  • A genuine passion for supporting learners with additional needs.
  • Experience working in a school or specialist setting (desirable but not essential).
  • The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and follow behaviour plans consistently.
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
  • Ability to obtain suitable references and hold (or be willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
  • 2 years experience in a relevant field such as: such as: care, mental health, youth work, social care, outreach work, or mentoring.
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.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Georgia Thomas on 01543410500 or email [email protected].
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