SEMH Youth Support Worker - Secondary School

Teaching Personnel; Oldham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Youth Support Worker for an SEMH secondary school in Oldham. You will build trusting relationships with pupils, providing 1:1 and small-group support to boost confidence, emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement.

The role focuses on helping pupils re-engage with learning, develop independence and resilience, and work with teachers and the pastoral/SEN team to provide consistent support.

Qualifications

• Experience with youth work, residential care, mentoring, or education.
• Experience with SEMH or SEN settings is beneficial.
• Ability to remain calm, patient and consistent.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support around confidence, emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement.
• Help pupils manage difficult situations and develop positive strategies for dealing with their emotions.
• Support pupils to re-engage with learning and develop independence and resilience.
• Encourage positive behaviour and help pupils recognise their strengths.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider pastoral/SEN team to provide consistent support.
• Support pupils during transitions, activities and different parts of the school day.

Skills

Youth work

Mentoring

Behaviour support

Emotional regulation

Relationship building

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Youth Support Worker for an SEMH secondary school in Oldham. You will build trusting relationships with pupils, providing 1:1 and small-group support to boost confidence, emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement.

The role focuses on helping pupils re-engage with learning, develop independence and resilience, and work with teachers and the pastoral/SEN team to provide consistent support.