School Support Worker in Welwyn Garden City)

Academics; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Welwyn Garden City seeks a School Support Worker to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. This full-time role offers experience that is highly regarded by clinical teams and youth services, contributing positively to students' learning and well-being. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in mental health and some experience with young people facing challenges.

Qualifications

• Strong interest or background in mental health, SEN, or youth work.
• Experience working with vulnerable children or young adults preferred.
• Local candidates or those willing to commute to Welwyn Garden City.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH, Autism, and ADHD.
• Work alongside school clinical teams for tailored support.
• Assist in delivering individual education plans (IEPs).
• Promote a safe and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Interest in mental health, SEN, or youth work

Experience with vulnerable children or young adults

Compassionate and reliable support

Job description

Overview

School Support Worker - A Great opportunity in the education and training sector for Aspiring Clinical or Youth Justice Professionals

Join this dedicated SEN School in Welwyn Garden City 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: Welwyn Garden City

Pay: £460 - £500 per week

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

Sector: Education and Training

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 Welwyn Garden City
• 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

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 Welwyn Garden City, we'd love to hear from you.

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