School Support Worker - Academics : Job Details

School Support Worker - A Great opportunity in the education and training sector for Aspiring Clinical or Youth Justice Professionals

Join us in Stevenage as a School Support Worker, where you'll support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs as a School Support Worker in the education and training . This role offers invaluable frontline experience highly regarded by NHS clinical teams and youth offending services alike.

This School Support Worker role is an exciting chance to gain practical experience in a school setting, building a strong foundation for future roles in clinical, educational, or justice sectors. If you're passionate about mental health and want to make a positive impact in Stevenage, we'd love to hear from you.

Position: School Support Worker

Location: Stevenage

Pay: £460 - £500 per week

Hours: Full-time, 8:30am - 3:30pm

Sector: Education and Training

Why This Role?

• Career Development: Perfect for those aiming for careers in clinical psychology, counselling, social work, or youth justice. You'll work within a specialist education setting, contributing to therapeutic and pastoral care.
• Make a Real Difference: Help students with ADHD, Autism, and emotional or behavioural challenges engage in learning and thrive socially.
• Team Environment: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and gain direct experience with therapeutic approaches, behavioural interventions, and safeguarding.

What We're Looking For:

• A strong interest or background in mental health, SEN, or youth work
• Ideally some experience working with vulnerable children or young adults
• Someone local or willing to commute to Stevenage
• A compassionate, reliable adult role model who can provide consistent support for young people facing complex challenges

Your Responsibilities:

• Supporting students with SEMH, Autism, and ADHD
• Working alongside school clinical teams to implement tailored support strategies
• Assisting in delivering individual education plans (IEPs)
• Promoting a safe, inclusive, and emotionally supportive learning environment

Interviews will be held soon - don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity inb Stevenage to kickstart your career in mental health, education, and youth support!