SEMH Support Worker

SEMH Support Worker

Start Date: September 2024

Location: Manchester

Pay Rate: £93-£100 per day

We are looking for individuals who have an interest in working with pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The successful applicant will be working as a behaviour mentor alongside a supportive staff team and undertake regular training.

The School caters to KS3 aged children up to year 10, who struggle to access education due to their learning needs, specifically you will support children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The role as an SEMH Support Worker will include undertaking structured and agreed learning activities/programmes, both on a 1-2-1 and small group basis, taking into consideration pupil learning styles.

You will be working with a high-quality team, dedicated to creative, social and physical development for their students as well as academic process. You will be able to use your creative skills applied to different students to help bring out their individual skills and personalities.

To be considered for the SEMH Support Worker position you will ideally be/Have:

• Prior Experience working with children and yound people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs
• Experience working with children within the past 2 years (Voluntary welcome)
• The Ability to develop good relationships with pupils
• Safeguarding knowledge or training
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to complete this)
• Enthusiastic attitude towards inspiring children

What we require:

• Be an excellent practitioner
• Offer drive, kindness, enthusiasm, imagination and commitment.
• Establish a caring, inclusive environment with a focus on developing the whole child.
• Be passionate about achievement for every child and committed to on-going professional learning.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to get one

The Milk Difference:

We are an environmentally-friendly education supply agency providing quality talent to local schools across the North East.  Milk Education brings a fresh approach with traditional values to the Education Recruitment Sector.

• Excellent rates of pay.
• Direct links to local schools.
• Free Lesson Plans.
• Training support sessions.
• Video technology that will increase your chances of long term placements.
• Dedicated Consultants who will cater for your employment needs with 24/7 availability.
• Commitment to quality and safeguarding.
• 24/7 support for interview and lesson observation preparation.

Applicants will be subject to variety of checks including: an enhanced DBS check, full references, including from your most recent employer and eligibility to work in the UK. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Your Application:

To apply for this role, please email Chelsey at