SEMH & EBSA Pupil Support Specialist

Justteachers Ltd; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd. is seeking a dedicated EBSA & SEMH Support Worker in Gainsborough to join our client school on a full-time, permanent basis.

You will work closely with teaching and pastoral teams to provide tailored support to pupils facing emotional and behavioural challenges, helping them re-engage with learning. You will build trusting relationships, support emotional regulation, and use trauma-informed strategies to promote wellbeing, attendance, and positive learning behaviours throughout

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges, or emotional wellbeing concerns.
• Knowledge of EBSA, anxiety, and barriers to school attendance.
• Experience using restorative or trauma-informed approaches to behaviour support.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with EBSA/SEMH needs and anxiety.
• Develop positive relationships with pupils to build trust and engagement.
• Support emotional regulation and coping strategies for students.
• Apply restorative and trauma-informed methods to improve behavior and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with teaching and pastoral staff on individual support and attendance plans.
• Encourage resilience, confidence, and independent learning in students.
• Support pupils during transitions, breaks, and high-anxiety periods.
• Monitor wellbeing, attendance, engagement, and progress, and contribute to support planning.

Skills

EBSA/SEMH support

Trauma-informed approaches

De-escalation skills

Communication

Job description

Justteachers Ltd. is seeking a dedicated EBSA & SEMH Support Worker in Gainsborough to join our client school on a full-time, permanent basis.

You will work closely with teaching and pastoral teams to provide tailored support to pupils facing emotional and behavioural challenges, helping them re-engage with learning. You will build trusting relationships, support emotional regulation, and use trauma-informed strategies to promote wellbeing, attendance, and positive learning behaviours throughout