School Youth Support Worker

Location: ST11, Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: £100 – £140 per day (depending on hours and experience)
Agency: Connex Education
Start: Immediate

About the Role

Connex Education is recruiting School Youth Support Workers to work in partnership with a school in Stoke-on-Trent. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in behavioural control and youth support, or for graduates passionate about working with young people facing social, emotional, and behavioural challenges. This role is currently Temporary. but has the opportunity to be taken on as full-time permanent staff.

The School

The partner school supports a diverse range of pupils experiencing behavioural difficulties, including those with:

• Attachment difficulties
• Trauma backgrounds
• Social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs
• Challenging and complex behaviours

This inclusive and supportive school is committed to providing positive behaviour strategies and tailored interventions to help every young person succeed. They are seeking calm, empathetic, and resilient individuals passionate about making a positive impact and dedicated to helping all learners develop the skills they need to thrive.

What You’ll Need

✅ Previous experience in behavioural control within a school, youth work, care, or similar setting
✅ Ability to implement de-escalation techniques and positive behaviour management strategies
✅ Confidence and composure when managing challenging situations
✅ Strong communication skills and ability to build positive, trusting relationships with young people
✅ Calm, empathetic, and solution-focused attitude
✅ Current DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply through Connex Education
✅ Proof of right to work in the UK (required to apply)

Benefits Package

Competitive daily rate (£100-£140)
PAYE paid weekly
Free SEND Toolkit – 19+ professional development courses
Funded qualifications including:

• Level 2 SEND
• Level 3 Teaching and Learning
• Level 4 HLTA
• Level 5 TEFL

Career progression via Care to Classroom conversion course
Wellbeing programme and 21st century classroom training
‍ Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

How to Apply

If you’re interested in this role or would like to discuss other youth support opportunities with local schools, apply today through Connex Education.

Important: All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.