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Social and Emotional Support - Oxford
Job Posted: 4 days ago
Salary: £ 85 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
Social and Emotional Support - Oxford
Our specialist school in Oxford is looking for a Social and Emotional Support Assistant to join our dedicated team, providing essential care and support to pupils with a primary need of social, emotional and mental health needs.
This specialist school offer a nurturing and inclusive environment where every young person is seen, heard, and supported. Many of their students face significant barriers to learning, and we are committed to offering them the emotional and educational tools they need to thrive.
We are seeking a Social and Emotional Support Assistant who can bring empathy, patience, and a strong understanding of emotional and behavioural needs. In this role, you will provide tailored 1:1 and small-group emotional support to students who often struggle with self-regulation, anxiety, trauma, or attachment difficulties.
As a Social and Emotional Support Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
Offering 1:1 and small-group emotional support tailored to students with SEMH and learning needs
Supporting students with self-expression, emotional regulation, and managing behaviour positively
Creating individual support plans in partnership with the SEN team and therapists
Building consistent, trusting relationships with students to foster emotional safety
Supporting transitions between lessons and managing emotional dysregulation
Helping develop social communication skills and resilience strategies
Working alongside teachers, parents/carers, and external professionals to ensure holistic support
Tracking emotional and behavioural progress and contributing to review meetings
The ideal Social and Emotional Support Worker will:
Have experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, special educational needs, or behavioural challenges
Bring a calm, consistent and non-judgemental approach
Be emotionally resilient and able to de-escalate challenging situations
Have relevant qualifications (e.g., Psychology, Education, Youth Work) - desirable but not essential
Have a passion for inclusion, mental health advocacy, and trauma-informed careKey Details
Social and Emotional Support Assistant - Oxford
£85-£100 per day
ASAP Start
Full-time, long-term
Specialist mental health school This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to make a genuine impact in a meaningful career, whether you're a recent graduate, aspiring SEN teacher, future therapist, or simply someone passionate about supporting vulnerable children.
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