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SEMH Support Worker - Worcester
Area: Worcester
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 Worcester. 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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