Teaching Personnel
Children's Social & Emotional Support Worker Swansea September 2026 – July 2027 Full-Time | Long-Term | Monday – Friday (Term Time Only) £92.63 per day
Do you understand that behaviour is a form of communication?
Are you passionate about supporting children to feel safe, understood and ready to learn?
We are seeking a resilient, compassionate and positive Social & Emotional Support Worker to work within a nurturing primary school setting in Swansea, supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
About the School
This is a school that truly values: Building strong, trusting relationships Creating a safe and inclusive environment Supporting the whole child – emotionally as well as academically Understanding that behaviour reflects unmet needs, not defiance
Staff work collaboratively to provide consistency, structure and care – helping pupils feel secure and supported every day
Interviews are already underway – apply now to be considered!
Your Role
You will work closely with pupils who may: Struggle with emotional regulation Display challenging or distressed behaviours Find it difficult to express their needs
Your role is to look beyond the behaviour, helping children understand their emotions and develop positive strategies
A typical day could include: Building meaningful, trusting relationships Supporting 1:1 and small group activities Helping pupils regulate emotions and feel calm Supporting structured routines and transitions Working with staff to implement tailored support strategies
No two days are ever the same – but every day you’ll make a difference
Who would suit this role?
No classroom experience? No problem – attitude is everything!
This role is ideal for: Sports coaches / rugby coaches ?? Youth workers or mentors Psychology graduates ?? Those with personal experience supporting SEMH Anyone patient, empathetic and emotionally aware
Training & Support
Full support and guidance provided – free Thrive, Behaviour and ALN Training given Ongoing development opportunities Dedicated support from your consultant at Teaching Personnel from day 1
What we’re looking for
A positive, proactive mindset Patience, resilience and empathy Ability to remain calm under pressure A genuine passion for supporting children
Ready to make a real impact? Apply today!
Because behind every behaviour is a child who needs understanding
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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