SEMH Support Worker

Milk Education; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider is seeking an SEMH Support Worker for a PRU in Leeds. This rewarding role involves supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, helping them re-engage with learning, develop skills, and build confidence. Candidates should have experience in SEN, youth work, or similar fields and possess strong communication skills. Competitive daily pay ranging from £101.40 to £120 is offered, along with ongoing training and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Long-term roles with career progression

Ongoing training and CPD in SEMH strategies

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children and young people with SEMH needs.
• Experience in SEN, youth work, care, psychology, or support services is desirable.
• Committed, patient, and empathetic to help pupils re‑engage with learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Assist pupils with emotional regulation, social skills, and behaviour management.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils to foster engagement and resilience.

Skills

Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, ADHD, or behavioural needs

Calm, empathetic, and resilient approach

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Confidence using strategies to de‑escalate challenging behaviours

Education

Backgrounds in youth work, care, psychology, criminology, teaching, or SEN support

Job description

Location

Leeds - accessible from Wakefield, Bradford, Dewsbury, and surrounding areas

Hours

Full-time and Part-time roles available. Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. Start Date: February

Salary

£101.40 - £120 per day

About the Role

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We're recruiting SEMH Support Workers for a specialist PRU in Leeds. The unit supports pupils aged 11-16 who may have complex behavioural, emotional, and social challenges. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals with experience in SEN, youth work, care, psychology, or support services. If you're committed, patient, and empathetic, you can help these pupils re‑engage with learning, develop emotional regulation, and build confidence in a structured and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Assist pupils with emotional regulation, social skills, and behaviour management
• Support teachers in delivering accessible and inclusive learning
• Build trusting relationships with pupils to foster engagement and resilience
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and pastoral staff to meet EHCP or behaviour targets
• Support structured routines, positive behaviour interventions, and restorative practices

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, ADHD, or behavioural needs
• Calm, empathetic, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence using strategies to de‑escalate challenging behaviours
• Commitment to full‑time, term‑time work
• Backgrounds in youth work, care, psychology, criminology, teaching, or SEN support are highly desirable

Why Join Us

• Competitive daily pay: £101.40 – £120
• Long‑term, full‑time roles with clear career progression
• Ongoing training and CPD in SEMH strategies, behaviour management, and restorative practice
• Supportive and experienced team in a specialist PRU setting
• Make a lasting difference in the lives of pupils who need guidance and stability

How to Apply

Send your CV to:
Call: [phone number]

Agency

INLDS