This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
Pupil Support Worker – SEMH Setting (Secondary). Do you want to be the reason a young person finally feels safe enough to learn? We’re working with a specialist SEMH setting in Portsmouth looking for a Pupil Support Worker to support students in Key Stages 3 & 4 who need something different from mainstream education. This isn’t a standard classroom role. These are students who need consistency, patience and someone firmly in their corner. Progress doesn’t always look like perfect work – sometimes it’s simply showing up, engaging, or trusting an adult for the first time.
Job Responsibility:
Building strong, trusting relationships with students
Supporting pupils in lessons, 1:1 and in small groups
Helping students regulate emotions and re-engage with learning
Providing calm, consistent support during challenging moments
Supporting positive behaviour using trauma-informed approaches
Working closely with teachers and wider support staff
Requirements:
Experience working with children or young people
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
DBS on the Update Service
Up to date safeguarding training
Nice to have:
Experience in SEMH settings
Experience in behaviour support
Experience in youth work
Experience in care / support work
What we offer:
Smaller class sizes and more personalised support
A strong team culture
A setting that values progress over perfection
A genuinely rewarding role where you see real change