SEMH Emotional Support Worker for 1:1 & Groups - Wantage

Academics Ltd; Wantage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist school in Wantage is seeking an Emotional Support Worker to provide essential care and support to pupils with SEMH challenges. The role involves offering tailored emotional support and building trusting relationships with students to foster emotional safety. Ideal candidates will have experience supporting vulnerable children and a passion for mental health advocacy. This full-time role presents an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in students' lives, starting in January with a daily rate of £85-£100, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or behavioural challenges.
• Ability to de-escalate challenging situations.
• Passion for inclusion and mental health advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group emotional support to students.
• Create individual support plans with the SEN team.
• Track emotional and behavioural progress.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Understanding of emotional and behavioural needs

Calm and consistent approach

Emotional resilience

Education

Relevant qualifications (e.g., Psychology, Education, Youth Work)

Job description

A specialist school in Wantage is seeking an Emotional Support Worker to provide essential care and support to pupils with SEMH challenges. The role involves offering tailored emotional support and building trusting relationships with students to foster emotional safety. Ideal candidates will have experience supporting vulnerable children and a passion for mental health advocacy. This full-time role presents an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in students' lives, starting in January with a daily rate of £85-£100, depending on experience.