SEMH Support Worker - PRU | Immediate Start, Career Growth

Simply Education Ltd; Marple; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an Educational Support Worker in Marple to provide consistent support to students with SEMH needs. This full-time position offers competitive pay and the chance to make a tangible impact in the lives of vulnerable young people. The ideal candidate will demonstrate emotional resilience and a passion for education, with relevant experience or qualifications preferred.

Benefits

Competitive pay structure

Access to free CPD

Ongoing support and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with SEMH, behavioural needs, or those affected by trauma or exclusion.
• Strong emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• An understanding of trauma-informed practice and behaviour regulation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions to support students with SEMH needs.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to promote emotional wellbeing.
• Support the delivery of lessons by adapting approaches to meet individual needs.

Skills

Experience working with young people with SEMH

Emotional resilience

Understanding of trauma-informed practice

Positive approach to managing behaviour

Knowledge of interventions like Team Teach

Passion for helping disengaged pupils

Education

Relevant qualifications in youth work, psychology, education

Job description

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an Educational Support Worker in Marple to provide consistent support to students with SEMH needs. This full-time position offers competitive pay and the chance to make a tangible impact in the lives of vulnerable young people. The ideal candidate will demonstrate emotional resilience and a passion for education, with relevant experience or qualifications preferred.