Youth Emotional Health Support Worker (SEMH)

Academics; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Academics in Chippenham, Wiltshire is seeking an Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker to assist children aged 5-16 with Autism, SEMH needs, anxiety, trauma, and additional learning needs. You will provide one-to-one and small group support in a nurturing educational setting, collaborating with teachers and SEN professionals.

The role offers hands-on experience in wellbeing strategies, emotional regulation, safeguarding, and therapeutic activities, ideal for graduates or those exploring

Qualifications

• Support children aged 5-16 with Autism and SEMH needs.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support in a school setting.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and SEN professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils.
• Assist in implementing wellbeing strategies and emotional regulation.
• Support learning and social activities in the classroom.
• Work with teaching staff to create a safe, nurturing environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Behaviour support

SEMH understanding

Education

Graduate

Job description

Academics in Chippenham, Wiltshire is seeking an Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker to assist children aged 5-16 with Autism, SEMH needs, anxiety, trauma, and additional learning needs. You will provide one-to-one and small group support in a nurturing educational setting, collaborating with teachers and SEN professionals.

The role offers hands-on experience in wellbeing strategies, emotional regulation, safeguarding, and therapeutic activities, ideal for graduates or those exploring