1:1 SEN/SEMH Support Worker - Skelmersdale

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Skelmersdale is seeking passionate 1:1 Support Workers to assist pupils with ASC/SEMH needs in SEN and SEMH settings.

The role involves providing dedicated 1:1 support to students, encouraging engagement and emotional regulation, and working with teachers to monitor progress. Roles available on both full-time and part-time bases, with short-start dates and ongoing consultant support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN/SEMH needs is desirable.
• Backgrounds in support work, care, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, or similar roles are welcomed.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to pupils within the classroom and around the school environment.
• Support students with SEN/SEMH needs, ASD, ADHD and other needs.
• Help manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours calmly and professionally.
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and emotional regulation.
• Build positive relationships and act as a consistent role model.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and pastoral teams to support student progress.

Skills

1:1 support

SEN/SEMH awareness

Calm under pressure

Strong communication

Job description

Location: Skelmersdale
Hours: Full-Time & Part-Time Positions Available
Start Date: ASAP (Once Fully Vetted)
Competitive Rates of Pay

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs? We are currently recruiting dedicated and resilient 1:1 Support Workers to work within SEN and SEMH schools across the Skelmersdale area.

This rewarding role involves providing individual support to pupils with a range of special educational needs, social, emotional and mental health difficulties, and challenging behaviours. You will play a key role in helping students engage with learning, develop confidence, and achieve their potential both inside and outside the classroom.

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to pupils within the classroom and around the school environment.
• Supporting students with SEN, SEMH, ASD, ADHD and other additional needs.
• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours in a calm and professional manner.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement, and emotional regulation.
• Building positive relationships and acting as a consistent role model.
• Working closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to support student progress.

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN/SEMH needs is desirable.
• Backgrounds in support work, care, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, or similar roles are welcomed.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A patient, resilient and proactive approach.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Commitment to safeguarding and supporting vulnerable young people.

• Full-time and part-time opportunities.
• Long-term and potential permanent positions.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people.
• Competitive rates of pay.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where every day is different and you can have a positive impact on young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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