SEMH Support Worker – Education

Connex Education Partnership; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily PAYE rate

Weekly PAYE pay

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking a resilient SEMH Support Worker to provide 1:1 and small-group support in Bristol and South Gloucestershire, helping pupils with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges. The role welcomes backgrounds in education, youth work or mentoring.

You will build trusting relationships, support emotional regulation, and work with teachers to create a calm, safe learning environment. Flexible supply opportunities are available across a range of schools.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Experience working with vulnerable young people.
• A background in education, youth work, mentoring, coaching or support work with children or young people.
• Experience supporting challenging behaviour or emotional regulation.
• A calm, patient and consistent approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The resilience and empathy needed to support pupils who may find education challenging.
• Experience within an educational setting is desirable, but relevant experience outside of education is also highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing.
• Helping pupils manage challenging behaviour and difficult situations.
• Encouraging engagement with learning and school routines.
• Promoting independence, confidence and resilience.
• Supporting positive behaviour and de-escalation strategies.
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral teams and specialist staff.
• Following individual support and behaviour plans.
• Creating a calm, safe and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Empathy

Resilience

Patience

Job description

SEMH Support Worker – Education

Location: Bristol
Pay: £95-£115 per day PAYE
Job Type: Flexible Supply, Temporary, Long-Term & Temp-to-Perm Opportunities
Start Date: Flexible

About the Role

Connex Education Partnership are seeking resilient, empathetic and motivated SEMH Support Workers to work across schools, specialist education settings and alternative provisions throughout Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

This role is ideal for someone who can build strong, trusting relationships with children and young people who may experience Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, behavioural challenges or barriers to learning.

You may be an experienced Support Worker, Youth Worker, Youth Justice Worker, Key Worker, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Mentor, or Mental Health Care Worker looking to bring your skills into education.

Your Responsibilities

As an SEMH Support Worker, you may be responsible for:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing
• Helping pupils manage challenging behaviour and difficult situations
• Encouraging engagement with learning and school routines
• Promoting independence, confidence and resilience
• Supporting positive behaviour and de-escalation strategies
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral teams and specialist staff
• Following individual support and behaviour plans
• Creating a calm, safe and supportive learning environment

We'd Love to Hear From You If You Have

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs
• Experience working with vulnerable young people
• A background in education, youth work, mentoring, coaching or support work with children or young people
• Experience supporting challenging behaviour or emotional regulation
• A calm, patient and consistent approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The resilience and empathy needed to support pupils who may find education challenging

Experience within an educational setting is desirable, but relevant experience outside of education is also highly valued.

Flexible Opportunities

Connex offers a range of SEMH support roles across Bristol, including:

• Day-to-day supply
• Short-term placements
• Long-term positions
• Temp-to-perm opportunities

Whether you’re looking for flexibility or a consistent placement, we’ll work with you to find opportunities that match your experience and availability.

Why Connex Education Partnership?

• Competitive daily PAYE rates
• Flexible supply opportunities
• Weekly PAYE pay - no umbrella companies
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit and CPD training courses
• Funded formal qualifications, including Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching & Learning, Level 4 HLTA and Level 5 TEFL
• Career progression opportunities through our specialist training pathways
• Wellbeing support and refresher training
• Dedicated specialist SEND consultant
• Ongoing support throughout your placement

Connex Education Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.