SEMH Inclusion Support Worker

TeacherActive Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 support from consultants

Flexible working hours

CPD certificates via My-Progression

Market leading rates of pay

Referral scheme - £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd. is recruiting an SEMH Inclusion Support Worker in Leeds to support students across KS3/KS4 with SEMH needs.

The role involves assisting learning, implementing positive behaviour strategies, and providing emotional support to help students build confidence and social skills. The ideal candidate will have Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent, experience with SEMH needs, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Strong behaviour management strategies and de‑escalation techniques.
• Excellent communication and ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support students with learning and promote inclusion and personal development.
• Manage challenging behaviours using positive behaviour strategies and de‑escalation techniques.
• Provide emotional support to students and help develop confidence, resilience and social skills.

Skills

Experience SEMH needs

Behaviour management

KS3/KS4 experience

Communication skills

Patient/adaptable

Education

Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

SEMH Inclusion Support Worker

TeacherActive is proud to be working with specialist SEMH provisions based in Leeds, who are looking to appoint an SEMH Inclusion Support Worker. The provisions support students across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs and challenging behaviour, with a focus on promoting inclusion, emotional wellbeing and personal development.

The provisions is looking to take on an enthusiastic SEMH Inclusion Support Worker for day-to-day or long-term opportunities, with an immediate start available. The successful SEMH Inclusion Support Worker will be responsible for supporting students with their learning, managing challenging behaviour through positive behaviour strategies, providing emotional support and helping young people develop their confidence, resilience and social skills.

Summary

TeacherActive is proud to be working with specialist SEMH provisions based in Leeds, who are looking to appoint an SEMH Inclusion Support Worker. The provisions support students across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs and challenging behaviour, with a focus on promoting inclusion, emotional wellbeing and personal development.

The provisions is looking to take on an enthusiastic SEMH Inclusion Support Worker for day-to-day or long-term opportunities, with an immediate start available. The successful SEMH Inclusion Support Worker will be responsible for supporting students with their learning, managing challenging behaviour through positive behaviour strategies, providing emotional support and helping young people develop their confidence, resilience and social skills.

The successful SEMH Inclusion Support Worker will have:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or a relevant equivalent (desirable)
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
• Experience working with secondary-aged students across KS3 and KS4
• A strong understanding of positive behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach to supporting young people with additional needs

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Flexibility to choose when you work
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Company Details

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £95 to £110 a day

Hours: Part-time

Location: LS1

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 23 Oct 2026

Closing date: 22 Nov 2026

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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