Well-Being Support Worker

Protocol Education; Halford CP; Sur place; GBP 24 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Protocol Education is seeking a Well-being Support Worker to assist students with SEN and SEMH needs, helping them navigate their educational journey and enhance emotional well-being.

You will collaborate with teachers, families, and specialists to implement personalised support plans, fostering resilience, coping strategies, and social-emotional development in a dynamic school environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting students with SEN/SEMH needs.
• Strong communication skills to build trust with students.
• Patience, empathy, and a non-judgmental approach.
• Ability to implement tailored support strategies within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in SEN/SEMH or well-being roles is desirable.
• Commitment to an inclusive, supportive learning environment.

Responsabilités

• Offer one-on-one and group support to students with SEN and SEMH needs to build resilience and well-being.
• Assist students with coping strategies for stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges.
• Help students develop social and emotional skills to thrive at school.
• Collaborate with teachers, SEN staff, and parents to implement individualised support plans.
• Encourage positive behaviour, self-confidence, and independence.
• Support students to manage mental health needs and provide a safe, supportive space.

Description du poste

As a Well-being Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting students with SEN and SEMH needs to navigate their educational journey and promote their mental and emotional well-being. You will work closely with students, teachers, and families to provide the support and encouragement necessary for students to succeed both academically and personally.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Offering one-on-one and group support to students with SEN and SEMH needs, helping them build emotional resilience and well-being.
• Assisting students with coping strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and other emotional challenges.
• Helping students develop social and emotional skills to thrive in the school environment.
• Working closely with teachers, special educational staff, and parents to create and implement individualised support plans.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, self-confidence, and independence among students.
• Supporting students to manage their mental health needs and providing a safe, supportive space when required.

Key Skills and Qualities:

• A genuine passion for supporting students with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with students.
• Patience, empathy, and a non-judgmental approach to supporting young people.
• Ability to implement tailored support strategies and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in supporting students with SEN/SEMH or in a similar well-being or educational role is highly desirable.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive learning environment for all students.

Why Join Protocol Education?

• Supportive Environment - Ongoing training, CPD, and the backing of a strong team committed to the well-being of staff.
• Impactful Work - Make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with SEMH needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and personal growth.
• Dedicated Consultant - You will have a dedicated consultant with experience in the field themselves to support and work alongside you.
• Educator Events - Termly Coffee Mornings hosted by your local branch, Educator Recognition Awards, CPD Training Courses.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education", this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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