School Support Worker

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

Job summary

An educational support organization in Dunstable is seeking a School Support Worker to assist students facing Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. This full-time position offers hands-on experience critical for careers in mental health, education, and youth justice. Ideal candidates should have a strong interest in mental health and some experience working with vulnerable children. Key responsibilities include supporting students with autism and ADHD. This role provides a chance to make a significant impact in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in mental health, SEN, or youth work.
• Experience working with vulnerable children or young adults is ideal.
• Reliable adult role model supporting complex challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH, Autism, and ADHD.
• Collaborate with school clinical teams for tailored support.
• Assist in delivering Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Promote a safe and emotionally supportive learning environment.

Skills

Interest in mental health

Experience with vulnerable children

Compassionate role model

Job description

Overview

Join this dedicated SEN School in Dunstable as a School Support Worker, where you'll support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs as a School Support Worker in the education and training. This role offers invaluable frontline experience highly regarded by NHS clinical teams and youth offending services alike.

Position: School Support Worker

Location: Dunstable

Pay: £460 - £500 per week

Hours: Full-time, 8:30am - 3:30pm

Sector: Education and Training

The School Support Worker role is an exciting chance to gain practical experience in a school setting, building a strong foundation for future roles in clinical, educational, or justice sectors. If you\'re passionate about mental health and want to make a positive impact in Dunstable, we\'d love to hear from you. This School support worker is a great opportunity in the education and training sector for Aspiring Clinical or Youth Justice Professionals.

What We\'re Looking For

• A strong interest or background in mental health, SEN, or youth work
• Ideally some experience working with vulnerable children or young adults
• Someone local or willing to commute to Dunstable
• A compassionate, reliable adult role model who can provide consistent support for young people facing complex challenges

Why This Role?

• Career Development: Perfect for those aiming for careers in clinical psychology, counselling, social work, or youth justice. You\'ll work within a specialist education setting, contributing to therapeutic and pastoral care.
• Make a Real Difference: Help students with ADHD, Autism, and emotional or behavioural challenges engage in learning and thrive socially.
• Team Environment: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and gain direct experience with therapeutic approaches, behavioural interventions, and safeguarding.

Your Responsibilities

• Supporting students with SEMH, Autism, and ADHD
• Working alongside school clinical teams to implement tailored support strategies
• Assisting in delivering individual education plans (IEPs)
• Promoting a safe, inclusive, and emotionally supportive learning environment

Don\'t miss out on this fantastic opportunity in Dunstable to kickstart your career in mental health, education, and youth support!