Social and Emotional Support Worker - Headington
Our specialist school in Headington is looking for a Social and Emotional Support Worker to join our dedicated team, providing essential care and support to pupils with SEMH challenges, learning difficulties, and complex needs.
This specialist school offer a nurturing and inclusive environment where every young person is seen, heard, and supported. Many of their students face significant barriers to learning, and we are committed to offering them the emotional and educational tools they need to thrive.
We are seeking a Social and Emotional Support Worker who can bring empathy, patience, and a strong understanding of emotional and behavioural needs. In this role, you will provide tailored 1:1 and small-group emotional support to students who often struggle with self-regulation, anxiety, trauma, or attachment difficulties.
As a Social and Emotional Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:
1. Offering 1:1 and small-group emotional support tailored to students with SEMH and learning needs
2. Supporting students with self-expression, emotional regulation, and managing behaviour positively
3. Creating individual support plans in partnership with the SEN team and therapists
4. Building consistent, trusting relationships with students to foster emotional safety