SEMH Support Worker

Location

Leeds - accessible from Wakefield, Bradford, Dewsbury, and surrounding areas

Full-time and Part-time roles available.

Hours:

8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Start Date:

February

£101.40 - £120 per day

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We're recruiting SEMH Support Workers for a specialist PRU in Leeds. The unit supports pupils aged 11-16 who may have complex behavioural, emotional, and social challenges. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals with experience in SEN, youth work, care, psychology, or support services.

If you're committed, patient, and empathetic, you can help these pupils re‑engage with learning, develop emotional regulation, and build confidence in a structured and supportive environment.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Assist pupils with emotional regulation, social skills, and behaviour management
• Support teachers in delivering accessible and inclusive learning
• Build trusting relationships with pupils to foster engagement and resilience
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and pastoral staff to meet EHCP or behaviour targets
• Support structured routines, positive behaviour interventions, and restorative practices

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, ADHD, or behavioural needs
• Calm, empathetic, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence using strategies to de‑escalate challenging behaviours
• Commitment to full‑time, term‑time work
• Backgrounds in youth work, care, psychology, criminology, teaching, or SEN support are highly desirable

• Competitive daily pay: £101.40 – £120
• Long‑term, full‑time roles with clear career progression
• Ongoing training and CPD in SEMH strategies, behaviour management, and restorative practice
• Supportive and experienced team in a specialist PRU setting
• Make a lasting difference in the lives of pupils who need guidance and stability

Send your CV to:
Call: [phone number]

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