School Support Worker

Academics Ltd; Ware; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in Ware is seeking a School Support Worker to assist students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. This role involves supporting individuals with ADHD, Autism, and other challenges while working closely with clinical teams. Ideal for those interested in pursuing careers in mental health, education, or youth justice, this full-time position offers significant career development opportunities within a supportive environment, without evening or weekend work.

Benefits

No evening or weekend work

Comprehensive induction and training programme

Career progression opportunities

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong interest or background in mental health, SEN, or youth work.
• Experience supporting vulnerable children or young adults is ideal.
• Compassionate and reliable adult role model for young people.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH, Autism, and ADHD in various settings.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to provide personalized support strategies.
• Assist teachers with implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Promote a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Mental health support

Experience with vulnerable children

Collaboration with teams

Proactive role modeling

Job description

School Support Worker - A Fantastic Opportunity in Education for Aspiring Clinical or Youth Justice Professionals

Position: School Support Worker

Location: Ware

Pay: £460 - £500 per week

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

Sector: Education and Training

Why This School Support Worker Role?

Career Development: Ideal for those aiming for careers in clinical psychology, counselling, social work, or youth justice. Gain hands‑on experience within a specialist education and training environment, contributing to therapeutic and pastoral care.

Make a Real Difference: Support students with ADHD, Autism, SEMH, and other behavioural or emotional challenges, helping them engage in learning and achieve personal growth.

Collaborative Team: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team and gain practical experience in behavioural interventions, safeguarding, and therapeutic approaches.

Join a dedicated SEN school in Ware as a School Support Worker and take the first step toward a rewarding career in the education and training sector. This is an incredible opportunity to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs while gaining invaluable frontline experience highly regarded by NHS clinical teams, social care, and youth offending services.

What We Offer:

• No evening, weekend, or school holiday work
• A comprehensive induction and training programme
• Career progression opportunities within a growing trust
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

What We're Looking For

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

Your Responsibilities

• Supporting students with SEMH, Autism, and ADHD in both classroom and one‑to‑one settings.
• Collaborating with school clinical teams to deliver personalised support strategies.
• Assisting teachers in implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Promoting a safe, inclusive, and emotionally supportive learning environment.
• The School Support Worker role in Ware is an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience in education, building a strong foundation for a career in clinical, educational, or justice sectors.

If you're passionate about mental health and eager to make a positive difference in young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity in Ware to launch your career in mental health.