SEMH Youth Worker in Schools

SEMH Youth Worker In Schools - Full Time

Manchester | September Start | Competitive pay based on experience |Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are looking for a dedicated SEMH Youth Worker to work within schools across Manchester, supporting pupils who may experience challenges such as anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD, autism, trauma, attachment difficulties, emotional regulation needs, or challenging behaviour.

The Role

As an SEMH Youth Worker, you will play a key role in helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes both inside and outside the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs and pastoral teams.
• Encourage engagement, confidence and participation in learning.

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs.
• Background in youth work, mentoring, support work, education or similar settings.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Resilient, patient and passionate about making a difference.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• The UK's leading education recruitment agency with strong local school partnerships.

If you're ready to make a real impact on the lives of young people, apply today and start your next rewarding role this September with Teaching Personnel.

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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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