School Support Worker

Pharmacyupdate; Bletchley; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmacyupdate is recruiting a dedicated School Support Worker in Bletchley to support children and young people with autism and SEMH within a specialist educational setting. This temporary, full-time role offers £16 per hour and immediate start, with potential for ongoing work.

Experience in education or related support fields is desirable, and a calm, proactive approach is essential to help learners develop confidence and emotional wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in support work, residential care, youth work, mental health, education or similar is desirable.
• Calm, resilient and proactive approach when dealing with challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to children and young people with autism and SEMH needs.
• Help pupils manage their emotions, regulate their behaviour and navigate challenging situations.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with learners who may struggle with engagement or emotional regulation.
• Use consistent approaches to behaviour support, following individual plans and guidance.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Communication

Behaviour support

Job description

Are you practical, proactive and looking for a full-time role where you can make a genuine difference every day?

We are recruiting a dedicated School Support Worker in Bletchley, supporting children and young people with autism, Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs within a specialist educational setting.

Whether you have experience in residential care, youth work, mental health support, education or working with challenging behaviour, this could be the ideal next step. We are looking for someone who is resilient, confident and keen to build positive relationships with young people who need additional support.

• Pay: 16.00 per hour
• Hours: Full-time
• Contract: Temporary, with potential for ongoing work
• Start: Immediate

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to children and young people with autism and SEMH needs.
• Help pupils manage their emotions, regulate their behaviour and navigate challenging situations.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with learners who may struggle with engagement or emotional regulation.
• Use consistent approaches to behaviour support, following individual plans and guidance.

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK; unfortunately, sponsorship cannot be offered.
• Availability for a full-time position.
• Experience in support work, residential care, youth work, mental health, education or a similar setting is desirable.
• An understanding of autism, SEMH needs or behaviours that challenge is beneficial.
• A calm, resilient and proactive approach when dealing with challenging situations.
• Confidence setting boundaries while maintaining positive relationships.
• A genuine interest in helping young people develop their confidence, independence and emotional wellbeing.

Why Apply?

• Earn 16 per hour in a full-time position.
• Gain valuable experience supporting young people with autism and SEMH needs.
• Develop skills in behaviour support, emotional regulation and relationship building.
• Work in a specialist educational setting where your contribution matters.
• Build experience that can lead to further opportunities within education, mental health and social care.

If you are looking for a full-time School Support Worker role in Bletchley and have the resilience, patience and confidence to support young people with autism and SEMH needs, we would love to hear from you.

Academics are acting as an agency in relation to this vacancy.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.