Trauma-Informed SEMH Student Support Worker

eTeach UK Limited; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fringe allowance £729

LGPS

On-site parking

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing days

Free flu vaccinations

Refer-a-friend up to £500

Induction & training

Job summary

Hawthorn Academy seeks a caring Student Support Worker to provide pastoral support and help pupils aged 11-16 with SEMH needs overcome challenges and re-engage with learning. You will create a calm hub, use de-escalation techniques and run one-to-one/group sessions, building trusted relationships with pupils and collaborating with staff.

The role requires empathy, resilience and commitment to safeguarding in a trauma-informed, nurturing environment within The Propeller Academy Trust.

Qualifications

• Pastoral support experience with children/young people
• Experience with SEMH needs
• Ability to build trusting relationships and maintain calm under pressure
• Strong communication skills and teamwork
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate, on-call pastoral support to pupils in distress.
• Create a calm, safe environment in the Student Support Hub.
• Use de-escalation and emotional regulation techniques.
• Deliver one-to-one and small-group sessions on emotional awareness and social skills.
• Support pupils to return to lessons and re-engage with learning.
• Build trusting relationships and respond with empathy.
• Facilitate restorative conversations and reflections.
• Work with staff to provide coordinated pastoral support.
• Maintain records and support pupil plans.
• Uphold safeguarding and promote wellbeing for every pupil

Skills

Pastoral support

Emotional regulation

De-escalation

Restorative approaches

Small-group sessions

Building relationships

Teamwork

GCSE English & Maths 4/C

Education

GCSE English and Maths 4/C or equivalent

Team Teach trained or willing to undertake training

Job description

Hawthorn Academy seeks a caring Student Support Worker to provide pastoral support and help pupils aged 11-16 with SEMH needs overcome challenges and re-engage with learning. You will create a calm hub, use de-escalation techniques and run one-to-one/group sessions, building trusted relationships with pupils and collaborating with staff.

The role requires empathy, resilience and commitment to safeguarding in a trauma-informed, nurturing environment within The Propeller Academy Trust.