SEMH Educational Support Worker

Simply Education Ltd; Sale; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational service provider in Sale is seeking a dedicated Educational Support Worker to support young people with SEMH needs in a specialist Pupil Referral Unit. Responsibilities include delivering tailored interventions and fostering a safe learning environment. This full-time role offers competitive pay and the chance to make a significant impact in students' lives. Applicants should have experience working with SEMH needs and a proactive approach to behaviour management.

Benefits

Access to free CPD

Career development opportunities

Competitive pay structure

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH needs or trauma-exposed youth.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Genuine passion for helping at-risk pupils.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group interventions for SEMH support.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils.
• Implement behaviour management strategies.

Skills

Experience working with young people with SEMH

Strong emotional resilience

Understanding of trauma-informed practice

Positive approach to managing challenging behaviour

Knowledge of behaviour regulation strategies

Education

Relevant qualifications in youth work or education

Job description

Educational Support Worker - SEMH / PRU Provision

Location: Ardwick, Manchester
Salary: £100.00 - £130.00 per day (depending on payroll selection)
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Start Date: Immediate start available

Provide Consistent, Compassionate Support to Young People with SEMH Needs

Simply Education are seeking a dedicated and resilient Educational Support Worker to join a specialist Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Ardwick, Manchester. This provision supports students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs who require an alternative to mainstream education.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with vulnerable young people, helping them re‑engage with learning, regulate their emotions, and develop confidence within a safe and supportive setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver one‑to‑one and small group interventions to support students with SEMH needs
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to promote emotional wellbeing and engagement
• Support the delivery of lessons by adapting approaches to meet individual learning and behavioural needs
• Implement strategies to manage behaviour and de‑escalate incidents in a calm and professional manner
• Reinforce positive routines, boundaries, and social development
• Liaise with teachers, safeguarding leads, therapists, and external agencies to support pupil progress
• Maintain a safe and structured learning environment in line with safeguarding policies

Person Specification

• Experience working with young people with SEMH, behavioural needs, or those affected by trauma or exclusion
• Strong emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• An understanding of trauma‑informed practice and behaviour regulation strategies
• Positive and proactive approach to managing challenging behaviour
• Knowledge of interventions or frameworks such as Team Teach, Zones of Regulation, or restorative practice (desirable)
• A genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of disengaged or at‑risk pupils
• Relevant qualifications or training in youth work, psychology, education, or SEMH (desirable but not essential)

Why Join Simply Education?

• A long‑term, full‑time role within a well‑supported SEMH / PRU environment
• Competitive pay structure based on experience and payroll preferences
• Access to free CPD, including behaviour management, SEMH strategies, and safeguarding training
• Ongoing support and opportunities for career development in alternative provision and SEND
• The chance to make a tangible impact in the lives of vulnerable young people

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Josh Graham at our Manchester office on (phone number removed) or via email at .

Recruitment Process

• Application submission
• Interview (online or face‑to‑face)
• Enhanced DBS and two professional references required

All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks in line with KCSIE guidelines