At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with additional needs in a nurturing and engaging environment.
- Company: Vision for Education, a leading education recruitment agency.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rates, free training, and ongoing support from dedicated consultants.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and full-time positions available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience working with children or young people; patience and empathy are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Temporary position in Huddersfield, offering £89 - £110 per day inclusive of holiday pay with an immediate start.
Requirements:
- Previous experience of working with children or young people, ideally within a school, nursery, childcare, youth work, play or care setting within the last 3 years.
- Ability to provide valid references from previous roles.
- Hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS, registered to the Update Service.
The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are recent experience obtained within the last 3 years of working with children or young people.
The Role:
Seeking additional Youth Support Workers for work within partner Specialist provisions. The role involves supporting groups of children with additional needs such as Autism, PMLD, MLD and social, emotional and mental health needs. You will work within group and 1:1 settings with a range of ages and levels of learning. Your daily routine will involve continuously adapting and working alongside pupils to make their time in school as beneficial and productive as possible. The main objective is to support these pupils and ensure they are not displaying any triggers or signs of unease.
A nurturing, patient and empathetic attitude will be key to success in this role.
The School:
This SEND school is based in the Huddersfield area and is easily accessible via public transport. They support a diverse group of pupils with a range of complex learning needs, social and emotional difficulties, and challenging behaviours. Ample car parking is available.
About Vision for Education:
Vision for Education 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 Vision for Education Offers:
- 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).
- FREE training to help with 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 for ongoing support.
The Edwin Group is voted a top UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories.
How to Apply:
If you are keen to work as a Youth Support Worker and are committed to safe working and the supervision of young people, have experience with or have always wanted to work within SEND, then we would love to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our Huddersfield SEND Team.
Youth Support Worker employer: Vision for Education - Huddersfield
Vision for Education is an exceptional employer, offering Youth Support Workers a supportive and nurturing work environment in Huddersfield. With competitive daily rates, free professional development training, and a commitment to employee well-being, we ensure our staff feel valued and engaged. Our strong focus on safeguarding and the opportunity for career progression within a leading education recruitment agency makes us an ideal choice for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people.
Contact Details:
Vision for Education - Huddersfield Recruitment Team
