SEND Support Worker

Provide Education- West Yorkshire; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Huddersfield seeks dedicated Support Workers to assist students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The role involves providing one-to-one support, maintaining a positive learning environment, and collaborating with teachers. Candidates should have GCSEs in English and Mathematics and experience with SEN. These full-time positions offer an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Background in special educational needs or intervention programs is preferred.
• Team Teach training beneficial but not essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships.
• Knowledge of strategies for supporting children with SEMH needs.
• Ability to work effectively with children from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with SEMH needs.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
• Maintain a calm and supportive classroom environment.
• Tailor learning to meet individual pupil needs.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Commitment to supporting students' emotional and academic growth

Demonstrating a positive and adaptable approach

Confident in providing one-to-one or small group support

Education

GCSEs in English and Mathematics, grade C or above

Job description

We currently looking for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers with a specialisation in supporting students with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs, to provide vital support in a specialist setting in Huddersfield. These are full time long term positions, starting immediately, with the potential to become permanent roles. We are ideally looking for individuals who are experienced supporting young people with SEMH needs, especially those with behaviours that challenge and in providing de‑escalation techniques and strategies (Team Teach training would be beneficial but is not essential). Successful candidates must also be passionate about helping students with SEMH needs thrive, and making significant progress in their education.

We're looking for SEMH Support Workers who:

• Have experience working with children or young people, particularly those with SEMH or additional learning needs.
• Are committed to supporting students' emotional, social, and academic growth.
• Demonstrate a positive, patient, and adaptable approach when working with students with SEMH needs.
• Can assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons while maintaining a calm, supportive classroom environment.
• Are confident in providing one‑to‑one or small group support for students with varying needs.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics, grade C or above.
• Additional qualifications or experience in special educational needs (SEN) or intervention programs.
• Team Teach training would be beneficial but not essential
• Ability to tailor learning and interventions to meet the needs of individual pupils.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Knowledge of strategies for supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Ability to work effectively with children from diverse backgrounds, showing patience and empathy.
• Able to stay focused and positive in a fast‑paced school environment.

Join Provide Education and make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with SEMH needs!

Due to the nature of these roles, candidates must be UK residents living in the local area. Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.

Provide Education is a leading education recruitment agency placing Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Cover Supervisors, HLTAs and Nursery Nurses into Schools and Nurseries across Yorkshire and the East Midlands. Provide Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all supply staff to share this commitment. As part of our recruitment process, we will undertake the necessary checks to complete your registration with us, inclusive of a video interview, current references and DBS check.