Pupil Support Worker. Job in Grimsby Education & Training Jobs

Tradewind Recruitment; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive recruitment agency in Grimsby is searching for a Pupil Support Worker to empower students facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges. The role focuses on delivering tailored one-on-one guidance to help Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils thrive academically and emotionally. Ideal candidates will have experience working directly with young people and relevant qualifications in Counselling or Psychology. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification such as Counselling or a Psychology Degree.
• 2+ years of experience supporting ages 11-18 in a one-on-one capacity.
• Experience in SEMH support and using de-escalation methods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-on-one mentoring and guidance for students.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils.
• Conduct informal emotional needs assessments.
• Assist pupils in developing emotional intelligence.
• Promote positive engagement and behavior in learning.
• Ensure child protection compliance.

Skills

Empathetic communication

Active listening

Patience

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Counselling or Psychology qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people navigating social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges?

Tradewind Recruitment is looking for dedicated Pupil Support Workers to provide crucial one-on-one guidance for Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) and Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11) pupils within SEMH schools across the Grimsby area.

We're searching for an individual with genuine empathy and a strong desire to build meaningful connections, offering tailored support that truly empowers young people. Can you help pupils develop self-management skills, build resilience, and adopt positive coping mechanisms? If you're ready to guide students towards success, we want to hear from you.

About the Opportunity

As a Pupil Support Worker, you'll have a profound impact, delivering bespoke, student-centric support. Your primary focus will be to cultivate a secure, trusting, and nurturing environment where young people can safely process their challenges, master healthy ways to cope, and foster essential resilience.

Your interventions will be carefully designed to address specific areas such as emotional regulation, managing anxiety, processing trauma, boosting self-esteem, enhancing peer interactions, and improving academic engagement. This ultimately aims to enable students to thrive within their educational setting and beyond. This role is vital for providing intensive emotional and behavioural guidance.

Core Responsibilities

• Individualised Pupil Guidance: Devise, implement, and deliver highly effective one-to-one mentoring and coaching sessions for pupils identified as requiring focused emotional and behavioural assistance.

• Relationship Cultivation: Build and sustain strong, positive, and professional rapports with pupils, cultivating an atmosphere of trust, respect, and psychological safety.

• Holistic Needs Assessment: Conduct informal evaluations to understand pupils' unique emotional and behavioural landscapes, then craft bespoke support plans that champion well-being and positive coping.

• Fostering Emotional Intelligence: Actively assist pupils in developing emotional awareness, self-calming techniques, personal fortitude, and effective strategies for navigating personal difficulties, including stress and frustration.

• Promoting Engagement & Positive Conduct: Work collaboratively with pupils to enhance their participation in learning activities, mitigate disruptive behaviours, and encourage constructive involvement within the school environment.

• Child Protection Compliance: Strictly uphold all child protection and safeguarding protocols, adhering rigorously to school policies and national directives ("Keeping Children Safe in Education"). Ensure prompt identification and reporting of any safeguarding concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage effectively with teaching staff, pastoral leads, SENCOs, families, and external agencies (e.g., CAMHS, social care, educational psychologists) to ensure a comprehensive and integrated support framework for pupils.

• Championing School Culture: Positively contribute to the inclusive, supportive, and therapeutic ethos prevalent throughout the SEMH school.

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate

Qualifications:

• A pertinent qualification in fields such as Counselling, Therapeutic Practice, Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Nursing, Youth Work, or a related discipline (e.g., a Psychology Degree, Counselling Diploma, Level 3/4 Diploma in Youth Work Practice with an SEMH emphasis, or relevant Health & Social Care qualifications).

Experience:

• Substantial practical experience (preferably 2+ years) directly supporting young people aged 11-18 in a one-on-one capacity, ideally within a secondary school or SEMH environment.

• Proven capability in applying effective de-escalation methods, trauma-informed practices, restorative approaches, and strategies for supporting emotional regulation.

• Extensive background in assisting young people with intricate Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, challenging behaviours, and/or Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Skills & Attributes:

• Outstanding active listening and empathetic communication skills, with the ability to swiftly establish deep rapport and trust with young people from diverse and often challenging backgrounds.

• Profound patience, empathy, and resilience when navigating highly complex situations and varied pupil needs.

• A non-judgemental, profoundly supportive, and solution-oriented approach to working with young individuals.

• Robust organisational abilities, including managing a caseload and maintaining precise, confidential records.

• A proactive, adaptable, and flexible mindset for problem-solving, particularly during challenging moments.

Safeguarding:

• A thorough comprehension of UK safeguarding legislation and "Keeping Children Safe in Education" guidelines.

• An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (on the Update Service is highly advantageous) or a willingness to undergo one.

To apply for this profoundly rewarding and influential position, please submit your CV along with a compelling covering letter (not exceeding two A4 pages). In your letter, detail your relevant experience in providing one-on-one support for young people with SEMH needs and how your skills align with this person specification.

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