Little Rivers (PSB) Support Worker

Little Rivers is our Primary Support Base (PSB), a short-term placement service available to primary schools. The service offers tier 3 and 4 support and is led by Rivers ESC. The aim of this service is to provide an inclusive model of support for children with social, emotional and behavioural needs through intensified outreach and short-term schooling within our own purpose-built building. We are based at the KS4 site of Rivers ESC in Hoddesdon.

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our talented support staff team. The support worker will work directly with children and young people receiving respite from education settings.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

Patient, emotionally resilient, and committed to supporting vulnerable pupils

A strong communicator with the ability to model positive behaviour

Able to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations

Skilled at building rapport and maintaining professional boundaries

A team player with a flexible, solution-focused approach

Experienced in working with children/young people with SEMH & SEN needs

What We Offer

A supportive and experienced team

Ongoing training in behaviour management, safeguarding and SEND

Opportunities for career development within the ESC and wider education settings

A role that makes a real difference to young people’s lives

You will help students access learning, regulate behaviour, and develop strategies to manage social and emotional challenges. This role is ideal for dedicated professionals who have a passion for supporting families and young people who face difficulties in mainstream education.

Through supporting our young people who have been through challenging times and helping them to develop and succeed ensuring they reach their full potential is our goal. Helping individuals belong, improving educational outcomes, and remaining in their mainstream setting.

We offer a supportive management team with “an open door SLT,” Rights to Disconnect policy, & offer opportunities for staff to effect real change, and grow professionally.

Rivers ESC works with a varied cohort of pupils including children classed as missing in education, permanently excluded from mainstream schools, and many of the pupils have social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH).

If you would like to join us on our journey and have access to amazing career prospects, we would love to hear from you. We welcome visits from potential applicants to Rivers ESC in Hoddesdon where we are based.

The duties and responsibilities listed in the job description are as present. The post holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary (this may include working at our Centres).

Rivers ESC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, two employment references, medical, and online/social media checks.

We welcome visits to our school from potential applicants. Please contact HR Manager heather.dunne@riversesc.herts.sch.uk to arrange.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.