* Full Time (Term time only) + 5 inset days
We are seeking a passionate and empathetic Student Support Worker to join our new specialist SEMH school for children aged 7-13 years.
This role is key in supporting students who are struggling to regulate their emotions and may not be ready to engage in whole-class activities. The Intervention Team focuses on providing 1:1 and small group support to help students develop the emotional resilience and skills needed to reintegrate into the classroom setting.
We are looking for someone who is calm, empathetic, and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. In return, we will offer comprehensive training, support, and a relaxed, friendly, and well-resourced work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Emotional and Behavioural Support:
• Provide 1:1/group support to students who are struggling with emotional regulation, ensuring they feel heard, supported, and safe.
• Help students develop coping strategies and emotional management techniques through positive reinforcement and nurturing interventions.
• Work closely with students to address underlying social, emotional, and mental health challenges, promoting a calming and supportive environment.
Tailored Interventions:
• Create and implement individualised intervention plans designed to help students build self-esteem, resilience, and emotional stability.
• Use therapeutic and creative approaches, including play-based learning, mindfulness techniques, and social skills development, to encourage students’ emotional growth.
• Adapt interventions based on student needs, offering flexibility and creativity in your approach.
One-to-One Mentorship:
• Develop strong, trusting relationships with students, acting as a mentor and key point of support for their emotional well-being.
• Provide continuous reassurance and guidance, helping students navigate challenges that arise both inside and outside the classroom.
• Offer an emotionally secure space where students can express their feelings and work through personal difficulties.
Crisis Management:
• Assist students in de-escalating emotional crises, using approved behaviour management and therapeutic techniques to diffuse situations calmly and effectively.
• Monitor students for signs of distress and intervene when necessary to prevent escalation.
• Record and report incidents to the pastoral or leadership team, contributing to the development of long-term behavioural strategies.
Collaboration and Communication:
• Work closely with Teachers, LSA’s, Therapists, and other professionals to ensure a coordinated and holistic approach to student care.
• Participate in regular meetings to review student progress and contribute to team strategies aimed at improving emotional regulation and reintegration into class activities.
• Communicate effectively with parents or carers, providing updates on their child’s emotional progress and any concerns.
Nurture Space Environment:
• Maintain a warm, welcoming, and structured nurture space where students feel safe and comfortable.
• Create and manage calm-down areas, sensory resources, and other tools to support emotional regulation and reflection.
Supporting Student Reintegration:
• Gradually support students in reintegrating into whole-class activities once they are ready, helping them build the confidence and emotional skills needed for classroom success.
• Work with teachers to monitor the reintegration process and adapt support strategies as needed.
Experience & Skills:
• Experience working with children or young people who have SEMH needs, ADHD, autism, or other emotional/behavioural challenges.
• Strong emotional intelligence and an understanding of therapeutic approaches for emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience when working with students in distress.
• The ability to build trusting relationships and mentor students through emotional and behavioural challenges.
• Confidence in handling emotionally challenging situations calmly and with sensitivity.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection policies.
• A commitment to personal professional development is essential.
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