SEMH Behaviour Support Worker - Build Skills & Impact

Academics; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is recruiting a Behaviour Support Worker in Tewkesbury to support students with SEMH and behavioural needs in a specialist setting. Monday to Friday, 8:30am‑3:30pm, ASAP start, full-time, long-term contract. Pay £90‑£105 per day, located in Tewkesbury.

You will build trusting relationships with pupils, support SEMH and learning needs, and work with teachers and pastoral staff to foster a calm, engaging learning environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Psychology or currently studying a related degree.
• Experience in youth work, support work, education or mentoring is desirable.
• Committed to supporting young people with SEMH and additional learning needs.
• Patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships with vulnerable pupils.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with students and act as a consistent support.
• Support young people with SEMH, behavioural and learning needs.
• Encourage emotional regulation and engagement with learning.
• Help students develop confidence, independence and coping strategies.
• Support students in mainstream environments when needed.
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff to provide consistent support.
• Create a calm, safe and positive learning environment.

Education

Psychology degree or studying towards

Job description

Academics is recruiting a Behaviour Support Worker in Tewkesbury to support students with SEMH and behavioural needs in a specialist setting. Monday to Friday, 8:30am‑3:30pm, ASAP start, full-time, long-term contract. Pay £90‑£105 per day, located in Tewkesbury.

You will build trusting relationships with pupils, support SEMH and learning needs, and work with teachers and pastoral staff to foster a calm, engaging learning environment.