SEMH Support Worker

GSL Education; St Helens; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education in St Helens is seeking a Psychology graduate to join our SEMH Support Worker team for mainstream primary and secondary schools, and specialist SEND settings across St Helens, with an immediate start and both long-term and supply placements available.

You will provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs, help pupils access learning, support EHCP targets, and work with teachers and SENCOs to foster inclusion.

Qualifications

• Candidate holds a psychology-related degree or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Interest in SEND/SEN education.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs.
• Support pupils working towards EHCP targets, under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO.
• Help pupils access learning within continuous provision or a specialist curriculum, depending on setting.
• Support emotional regulation, communication and behaviour, using strategies such as visual supports and positive behaviour approaches.
• Build trusted, positive relationships with pupils who need consistency and reassurance.
• Observe and record pupil progress, feeding back to the class teacher and SENCO.
• In specialist settings, may include supporting with personal care, moving and handling or medical needs (full training provided).

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

SEMH Support Worker

Location: St Helens (WA9 - WA11)
Salary: £93-£110 per day
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term (Day-to-Day & Ongoing Supply also available)
Start Date: Immediate Start

We are recruiting Psychology graduatesand experienedSEMH Support Workerroles across mainstream primary and secondary schools, and specialist SEND settings, in St Helens, starting ASAP. Your Psychology degree gives you a genuine head start understanding child development, behaviour and communication — this role lets you apply that knowledge directly, working alongside SENCOs, teachers and specialist staff to help pupils with SEND access their education.

Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs and complex/physical needs
• Support pupils working towards EHCP targets, under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO
• Help pupils access learning within continuous provision or a specialist curriculum, depending on setting
• Support emotional regulation, communication and behaviour, using strategies such as visual supports, sensory regulation and positive behaviour approaches
• Build trusted, positive relationships with pupils who need consistency, patience and reassurance
• Observe and record pupil progress, feeding back to the class teacher and SENCO
• In specialist settings, may include supporting with personal care, moving and handling or medical needs (full training provided)

Why This Role:

• No prior classroom experience required — full guidance provided by experienced staff
• Choice of mainstream inclusion roles or specialist SEND schools
• A strong stepping stone towards educational psychology, SENCO routes, teaching (SCITT/PGCE) or therapeutic careers
• Opportunities across Greater Manchester, matched to a school local to you

Requirements:

• Genuine interest in working with children with SEN/SEND
• Experience in supporting Special Needs children
• Patient, calm and adaptable approach
• Strong communication skills with children, staff and parents
• Willingness to undertake relevant SEND/safeguarding training where required

A fully enhanced DBS and two professional references covering the last two years are required.