1:1 SEN/SEMH Support Worker - Skelmersdale
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1:1 SEN/SEMH Support Worker - Skelmersdale
Location: Skelmersdale
Hours: Full-Time & Part-Time Positions Available
Start Date: ASAP (Once Fully Vetted)
Competitive Rates of Pay
Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs? We are currently recruiting dedicated and resilient 1:1 Support Workers to work within SEN and SEMH schools across the Skelmersdale area.
This rewarding role involves providing individual support to pupils with a range of special educational needs, social, emotional and mental health difficulties, and challenging behaviours. You will play a key role in helping students engage with learning, develop confidence, and achieve their potential both inside and outside the classroom.
The Role:
- Providing dedicated 1:1 support to pupils within the classroom and around the school environment.
- Supporting students with SEN, SEMH, ASD, ADHD and other additional needs.
- Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours in a calm and professional manner.
- Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement, and emotional regulation.
- Building positive relationships and acting as a consistent role model.
- Working closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to support student progress.
What We're Looking For:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEN/SEMH needs is desirable.
- Backgrounds in support work, care, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, or similar roles are welcomed.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- A patient, resilient and proactive approach.
- Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
- Commitment to safeguarding and supporting vulnerable young people.
What We Offer:
- Full-time and part-time opportunities.
- Long-term and potential permanent positions.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people.
- Competitive rates of pay.
If you're looking for a rewarding role where every day is different and you can have a positive impact on young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and start your journey supporting pupils in SEN/SEMH schools across Skelmersdale once fully vetted.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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