Youth Support Worker - Alternative Provision in West Kirby

Job Title: Youth Support Worker - Special Resource Provision

Location: Wirral, Merseyside

Pay Rate: £95-105 per day 

Employment Type: Temporary, long-term 5 days per week in term-time 

Job Overview

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Youth Assistant Support Worker in an Alternative Provision in Wirral, supporting pupils within a specialist provision aged 5-11. This Youth Assistant Support Worker role is ideal for someone passionate about inclusive education, SEND, and creating positive outcomes for pupils with SEMH and SEN. Working in this alternative provision, you will help pupils access the curriculum, build independence, and feel safe, supported, and included. 

Vetro Education also have opportunities across other education settings around the Wirral. 

Key Responsibilities

As a Youth Assistant Support Worker within Alternative Provisions based in Wirral, your daily duties will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND, including Autism and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Promoting inclusion by supporting pupils to access mainstream learning, routines, and wider school life
• Supporting the class teacher with behaviour support strategies, structure, and consistent expectations
• Supporting day-to-day operations in your role as a Teaching Assistant - Special Resource Provision to ensure high standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance
• Assisting with targeted interventions, recording progress, and contributing to evidence of pupil outcomes

Requirements & Qualifications

To be successful as a Youth Assistant Support Worker, you will need:

• Strong relevant school-based experience or children's residential support experience 
• Understanding of SEMH and SEN needs and how to support pupils in a similar setting 
• Strong practical knowledge of safeguarding, child protection procedures, and inclusive practice (including supporting Autism and SLCN)
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one) and the right to work in the UK

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive pay package tailored to experienced youth support worker candidates
• Ongoing training and development within a supportive education setting

If you are a Youth Assistant Support Worker, looking for an exciting new opportunity in Wirral, apply today!

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