Job description
Job Title: Student Support Worker
Location: Boston
Salary: £90 – £100 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you a patient and resilient Student Support Worker with a passion for supporting young people facing emotional and behavioural challenges?
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Student Support Worker to join an all-age SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) setting in Boston. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact in a specialist environment supporting pupils with complex needs.
Role Overview:
As a Student Support Worker, you will provide one-to-one and small group support, assisting pupils in overcoming barriers to learning, regulating behaviour, and building emotional resilience. You will work closely with teachers and pastoral teams to deliver tailored support throughout the school day.
Responsibilities for Student Support Worker:
- Support students with SEMH needs across a range of age groups.
- Help manage challenging behaviour using a calm, consistent approach.
- Assist in implementing individual behaviour plans and interventions.
- Promote emotional well-being and positive social interactions.
- Build trusting relationships with students, offering guidance and encouragement.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals.
- Maintain clear communication and detailed records on student progress.
Candidate Requirements:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEMH and challenging behaviour is essential.
- Strong understanding of mental health needs in educational settings.
- Resilient, calm, and empathetic approach to behaviour support.
- Team player with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Relevant qualifications in education, youth work, or mental health support are desirable.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
What GSL Education Offers:
- Competitive daily pay reflective of experience and responsibilities.
- Personalised support from a consultant with SEND and SEMH expertise.
- Long-term placements in inclusive, nurturing specialist settings.
- A commitment to ethical recruitment and safeguarding best practice.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
To apply for the Student Support Worker role or express your interest, click ‘apply now’ and send your updated CV. A consultant will be in touch to discuss your application.