SEMH Student Support & Wellbeing Advisor

Hawthorn Academy; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fringe allowance £729

Induction training

Wellbeing days

Free flu vaccinations

On-site parking

Flexible working options (part-time or

job share considered)

LGPS

Cycle to Work

Employee assistance programme

Refer-a-friend up to £500

Job summary

Hawthorn Academy in the United Kingdom is seeking a caring Student Support Worker to support pupils aged 11-16 with SEMH needs. You will provide pastoral support, help pupils regulate emotions and re-engage with learning in a trauma-informed environment.

You will work with staff to build trusting relationships, deliver one-to-one and small-group sessions, and contribute to safeguarding and pupil support plans.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent essential
• Grade 4/C or equivalent
• Team Teach training or willing to undertake the training

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate, on-call pastoral support to pupils experiencing emotional distress or difficulties engaging in the classroom.
• Create a calm, safe and welcoming environment within the Student Support Hub.
• Use de-escalation, emotional regulation and restorative approaches to support pupils.
• Deliver planned one-to-one and small-group sessions focusing on emotional awareness, social skills and coping strategies.
• Support pupils to return to lessons and re-engage with learning in a positive and restorative way.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils and respond with empathy.
• Facilitate restorative conversations and help pupils repair relationships.
• Work with teaching staff and leaders to provide consistent pastoral support.
• Maintain records and contribute to pupil support plans.

Skills

Pastoral support

Emotional resilience

De-escalation

Restorative approaches

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Team Teach training

Job description

Hawthorn Academy in the United Kingdom is seeking a caring Student Support Worker to support pupils aged 11-16 with SEMH needs. You will provide pastoral support, help pupils regulate emotions and re-engage with learning in a trauma-informed environment.

You will work with staff to build trusting relationships, deliver one-to-one and small-group sessions, and contribute to safeguarding and pupil support plans.