Job Description
Educational Support Worker - SEMH / PRU Provision
Location: Widnes
Salary: £24,570 - £25,935 * Per Year
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Start Date: Immediate start available
Provide Consistent, Compassionate Support to Young People with SEMH Needs
Simply Education are seeking a dedicated and resilient Educational Support Worker to join a specialist Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Widnes. This provision supports students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs who require an alternative to mainstream education.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with vulnerable young people, helping them re-engage with learning, regulate their emotions, and develop confidence within a safe and supportive setting.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions to support students with SEMH needs
* Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to promote emotional wellbeing and engagement
* Support the delivery of lessons by adapting approaches to meet individual learning and behavioural needs
* Implement strategies to manage behaviour and de-escalate incidents in a calm and professional manner
* Reinforce positive routines, boundaries, and social development
* Liaise with teachers, safeguarding leads, therapists, and external agencies to support pupil progress
* Maintain a safe and structured learning environment in line with safeguarding policies
Person Specification
* Experience working with young people with SEMH, behavioural needs, or those affected by trauma or exclusion
* Strong emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure
* An understanding of trauma-informed practice and behaviour regulation strategies
* Positive and proactive approach to managing challenging behaviour
* Knowledge of interventions or frameworks such as Team Teach, Zones of Regulation, or restorative practice (desirable)
* A genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of disengaged or at-risk pupils
* Relevant qualifications or training in youth work, psychology, education, or SEMH (desirable but not essential)
Why Join Simply Education?
* A long-term, full-time role within a well-supported SEMH / PRU environment
* Competitive pay structure based on experience and payroll preferences
* Access to free CPD, including behaviour management, SEMH strategies, and safeguarding training
* Ongoing support and opportunities for career development in alternative provision and SEND
* The chance to make a tangible impact in the lives of vulnerable young people
How to Apply
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Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact or via email at .
Recruitment Process
* Application submission
* Interview (online or face-to-face)
* Enhanced DBS and two professional references required
All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks in line with KCSIE guidelines.
