Support Worker

Monarch Education Recruitment; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate SEMH Support Worker to join a dedicated team in Stoke-on-Trent. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health needs. You will provide tailored support to help pupils engage in learning and manage behavioural challenges. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a genuine desire to make a difference in young people's lives. Join a rewarding environment where your contributions will help shape the future of students facing challenges in their educational journey.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Continuous learning and development

Refer a Friend Scheme

Exclusive vacancies

Competitive daily rates

Qualifications

• Experience working with children facing SEMH challenges.
• Skills in behaviour management and communication.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs in classroom activities.
• Build trusting relationships to promote emotional well-being.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Communication Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Experience with SEMH

Job description

SEMH Support Worker - Stoke-on-Trent

Area: Stoke-on-Trent

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm)

Start Date: ASAP and September 2025

Monarch Education, part of Affinity Workforce, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Support Worker to join a specialist school in Stoke-on-Trent. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Previous experience in a school or care setting is advantageous but not essential; a genuine desire to support and inspire young people is key.

Job Overview

As an SEMH Support Worker, you will work closely with pupils who face social, emotional, and behavioural challenges. Your role will involve providing tailored support to promote positive behaviour, build resilience, and facilitate engagement in learning. You will be part of a dedicated team committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where pupils can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs to access the curriculum and participate in classroom activities
• Assist in managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours using positive behaviour support strategies
• Build trusting relationships with pupils to promote their emotional well-being and social development
• Support pupils during break times, outings, and other school activities
• Implement tailored interventions to support emotional regulation and social skills
• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress, behaviour, and interventions to inform ongoing support plans
  
  

Person Specification

• Prior experience working with children or young people facing SEMH challenges, ideally within an educational or care environment
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to remain calm and patient in challenging situations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate, adaptable, and resilient with a positive attitude
• Ability to build rapport and motivate pupils to achieve their potential
• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies and approaches such as de-escalation techniques, attachment theory, or restorative practices is desirable but not essential
  
  

Requirements

• A genuine interest in supporting young people with SEMH needs
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Resilience, patience, and a proactive approach to supporting pupils' emotional and behavioural needs
• Willingness to develop skills and strategies to support SEMH pupils effectively
  
  

About

Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access too:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Affinity Academy - continuous learning and development!
• A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £200
• Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts
• Competitive daily rates
  
  

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

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