School Support Worker

Academics; Ware; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Ware seeks a School Support Worker to support students with social and emotional challenges. This role is ideal for Psychology or Criminology graduates eager to gain practical experience in mental health and education. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, implementing support strategies and promoting positive learning environments for at-risk youth.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Psychology or Criminology.
• Interest in mental health or youth work.
• Experience with vulnerable children is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional needs including SEMH, autism, and ADHD.
• Work collaboratively with school clinical teams.
• Promote an inclusive and emotionally secure learning environment.

Skills

Mental health

Youth work

Compassion

Collaboration

Education

Psychology degree

Criminology degree

Job description

Are you a Psychology or Criminology graduate looking for a meaningful first step in your career? Do you want to gain hands-on experience supporting vulnerable young people and move toward a clinical or youth justice role? If so, this School Support Worker opportunity in Ware could be your perfect next move.

School Support Worker - Ideal for Aspiring Clinical or Youth Justice Professionals

This School Support Worker position is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with students who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Based in Ware, the role offers vital frontline experience that's highly valued by both NHS clinical teams and youth offending services.

Position: School Support Worker

Location: Ware

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

Sector: Education and Training

Why choose this role?

Career Progression: This role is ideal for those planning a future in clinical psychology, counselling, social work, or youth justice. You'll be embedded in a specialist education and training environment where you're part of the therapeutic and pastoral support team.

Real-World Impact: As a School Support Worker, you'll play a key part in supporting students with ADHD, Autism, and emotional or behavioural challenges, helping them engage in learning and thrive socially.

Team Support: You'll be working with a multidisciplinary team, gaining direct exposure to therapeutic techniques, behavioural interventions, and safeguarding protocols.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a background or strong interest in mental health, SEN, or youth work
• Ideally has prior experience working with vulnerable children or young adults
• Lives locally or is happy to commute
• Wants to work in a supportive role
• Can be a consistent, compassionate adult role model for young people facing complex challenges

Your role will involve:

• Supporting students with additional needs including SEMH, autism, and ADHD
• Working collaboratively with school clinical teams to implement support strategies
• Helping to deliver individual education plans
• Promoting a safe, inclusive, and emotionally secure learning environment

This is an exciting chance for a Psychology or Criminology graduate to develop practical experience in a school setting, with opportunities to progress into clinical, educational, or justice-related careers. If you're passionate about mental health and want to make a difference as in Ware, we'd love to hear from you.

Interviews taking place in the coming weeks. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity in Ware to build your future in mental health, education and training.