Emotional Support Worker

Academics Ltd; Halifax; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational organization in Halifax is seeking an Emotional Support Worker to join their team immediately. The role involves providing vital emotional support to students, helping them develop resilience and coping strategies. Ideal candidates will have experience or a background in Psychology, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for assisting children. This role provides an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people facing emotional challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or additional educational needs is beneficial.
• A background in Psychology, Criminology, Education, or a related field is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Create and implement individual support plans alongside school staff.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students.
• Guide children in recognising, expressing, and regulating their emotions.
• Support the development of social skills and constructive conflict resolution.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Patience

Empathy

Experience supporting children with SEMH needs

Education

Background in Psychology, Criminology, Education, or related field

Job description

Emotional Support Worker - Huddersfield/Halifax - Immediate Start

Our warm and welcoming school is searching for an Emotional Support Worker to help us continue building a nurturing, inclusive environment where every student can flourish both academically and emotionally.

We are looking for a caring and committed Emotional Support Worker to join our team as soon as possible. In this vital position, you will play a key role in offering personalised emotional support, helping students understand and manage their feelings, build resilience, and develop healthy coping strategies. You will collaborate closely with teachers, families, and external agencies to ensure that each child feels safe, valued, and supported.

In this role of an Emotional Support Worker, your day may include:

• Delivering 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs
• Creating and implementing individual support plans alongside school staff
• Building positive, trusting relationships with students
• Guiding children in recognising, expressing, and regulating their emotions
• Supporting the development of social skills and constructive conflict resolution
• Monitoring student progress and reporting on emotional or behavioural changes
• Promoting emotional awareness and wellbeing throughout the school

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or additional educational needs (beneficial but not essential)
• A background in Psychology, Criminology, Education, or a related field (advantageous)
• Excellent communication skills
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for helping children succeed

Key Details

• Role: Emotional Support Worker
• Location: Huddersfield / Halifax
• Focus: Mental health support and intervention facilitation
• Start Date: ASAP

This is a fantastic opportunity to build meaningful experience in mental health support and develop a deeper understanding of the challenges children face—equipping you to advocate for positive emotional wellbeing and effective interventions.

If you're ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, please apply directly to this advert. We will be in touch if you are shortlisted.