SEMH Support Worker (Schools) - Immediate Start

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

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.