SEMH Support Worker – Specialist School

Location: GL4
Salary: Competitive, based on experience – (Around £85 – £105 per day day)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent. Part-time available.

Are you ready to make a real impact on the lives of young people who’ve faced challenges in mainstream education?

Join our dedicated team that provides exceptional support for students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The School:

A specialist school offering a fresh start for young people who have struggled in traditional settings. The focus is on providing a nurturing and supportive environment where students can thrive. With small class sizes and a strong, committed team, you’ll be part of something truly rewarding.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Supporting students excluded from mainstream schools, helping them re-engage positively with education.
  • Providing emotional and behavioural support, using de-escalation techniques when needed.
  • Delivering tailored learning experiences that meet each student’s individual needs.
  • Building strong, trusting relationships with students to foster a positive learning environment.
  • Collaborating with a dedicated team to create and implement behaviour and learning plans.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Patience and Empathy: You’re great at understanding others’ needs and staying calm under pressure.
  • Adaptability: No two days are the same, so you need to be flexible and think on your feet.
  • Good Sense of Humour: A light-hearted approach helps build rapport and keeps the learning experience enjoyable.
  • Resilience: You’ll be working with young people who’ve experienced trauma and frustration, so you’ll need to stay positive and motivated.

If you’re passionate about transforming lives and making a difference, we want to hear from you!

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have the following:

  • Proactive attitude
  • Good work ethic
  • Hold Right to Work in the UK
  • Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
  • Provide references that can be contacted

Team Educate is a forward-thinking agency with the schools’ and candidates’ best interest at heart. We have lots of positions coming to us on a weekly basis and we are confident we can find the perfect role for you! Something that separates us from other teaching agencies is our in-house teaching expert, who has 14 years of experience in various education settings. He is here to offer our candidates support with their teaching practise, writing covering letters and interview advice. If you want to join a local agency, with the best service available, we urge you to get in touch. Come and join us so together, we can become an outstanding Team of Educators and professionals!

With thanks,

Team Educate