Emotional Support Worker - Oxford
We are seeking an 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 an Emotional Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:
* Offering 1:1 and small-group emotional support tailored to students with SEMH and learning needs
* Supporting students with self-expression, emotional regulation, and managing behaviour positively
* Creating individual support plans in partnership with the SEN team and therapists
* Building consistent, trusting relationships with students to foster emotional safety
* Supporting transitions between lessons and managing emotional dysregulation
* Helping develop social communication skills and resilience strategies
* Working alongside teachers, parents/carers, and external professionals to ensure holistic support
* Tracking emotional and behavioural progress and contributing to review meetings
The ideal Emotional Support Worker will:
1. Have experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, special educational needs, or behavioural challenges
2. Bring a calm, consistent and...