SEMH Support Worker
Location: St Helens (WA9 - WA11)
Salary: £93-£110 per day
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term (Day-to-Day & Ongoing Supply also available)
Start Date: Immediate Start
We are recruiting Psychology graduates and experiened SEMH Support Worker roles across mainstream primary and secondary schools, and specialist SEND settings, in St Helens , starting ASAP. Your Psychology degree gives you a genuine head start understanding child development, behaviour and communication - this role lets you apply that knowledge directly, working alongside SENCOs, teachers and specialist staff to help pupils with SEND access their education.
Responsibilities:
* Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs and complex/physical needs
* Support pupils working towards EHCP targets, under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO
* Help pupils access learning within continuous provision or a specialist curriculum, depending on setting
* Support emotional regulation, communication and behaviour, using strategies such as visual supports, sensory regulation and positive behaviour approaches
* Build trusted, positive relationships with pupils who need consistency, patience and reassurance
* Observe and record pupil progress, feeding back to the class teacher and SENCO
* In specialist settings, may include supporting with personal care, moving and handling or medical needs (full training provided)
Why This Role:
* No prior classroom experience required - full guidance provided by experienced staff
* Choice of mainstream inclusion roles or specialist SEND schools
* A strong stepping stone towards educational psychology, SENCO routes, teaching (SCITT/PGCE) or therapeutic careers
* Opportunities across Greater Manchester, matched to a school local to you
Requirements:
* Genuine interest in working with children with SEN/SEND
* Experience in supporting Special Needs children
* Patient, calm and adaptable approach
* Strong communication skills with children, staff and parents
* Willingness to undertake relevant SEND/safeguarding training where required
To Apply:
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Call: 02033768833
A fully enhanced DBS and two professional references covering the last two years are required.