SEMH Support Worker

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Scunthorpe; On-site; Full time

Job description

GSL Education are seeking a compassionate and reliable SEMH Support Worker to join a welcoming school in Scunthorpe. In this role, you will provide essential support to students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them thrive both academically and personally.

As an SEMH Support Worker, you will work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to offer tailored support to students facing social and emotional challenges. Your role is vital in helping students stay engaged in learning, build resilience, and develop positive behaviours and relationships.

What You Will Do:

• Provide one-to-one or small group support to students with SEMH needs.
• Help implement personalised strategies to support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Build trusting relationships that create a safe space for students to express themselves.
• Assist teachers in adapting classroom activities to support individual needs.
• Promote an inclusive, respectful, and calm classroom environment.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching and pastoral teams.

What’s Needed for This Role:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs, ideally in a school or similar setting.
• A genuine passion for supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
• Patience, resilience, and the ability to build positive relationships.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A CV covering the last ten years (with no unexplained gaps).
• An enhanced DBS registered on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily pay: £88.94 to £104.84, depending on experience.
• A supportive and inclusive school environment.
• Opportunities for ongoing personal and professional development.
• Continued guidance and support from a dedicated consultant.
• A fulfilling role where you can make a lasting difference in students’ lives.

If you're committed and ready for a rewarding role in Scunthorpe, send us your CV today!

Please be advised that this role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must pass all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to express your interest in the 'SEMH Support Worker' role in Scunthorpe, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.