Classroom Mental Health Support

Connex Education; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly PAYE

SEND Toolkit

Funded qualifications

Career progression

Wellbeing programme

Apprenticeships

Job summary

Connex Education is seeking Mental Health Support Workers to join partner schools across Stoke-on-Trent. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils facing SEMH challenges, helping them engage with learning and regulate emotions in a caring, structured environment.

Experience in education, care, or support work is valued, and successful candidates will have a DBS Update Service or be willing to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs in school/care/youth work.
• Confidence in managing challenging behaviour and using de-escalation strategies.
• Patient, empathetic and emotionally resilient with a calm approach.
• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, academically and emotionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored, therapeutic support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Assist pupils in developing coping strategies and emotional regulation.
• Collaborate with school staff to implement individual support plans.
• Maintain accurate notes on pupil progress and wellbeing.

Skills

SEMH experience

De-escalation

Empathy

1:1 support

Education

DBS Update Service

Job description

Classroom Mental Health Support

Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: £90 – £120 per day (depending on hours and experience)
Agency: Connex Education
Start: Immediate

About the Role

Connex Education is recruiting Mental Health Support Workers to work in partnership with schools across Stoke-on-Trent. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with experience in education, care, or support work who are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people facing social, emotional, and behavioural challenges.

The Schools

Partner schools support pupils with a range of SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs and create nurturing, structured environments where all children are encouraged to thrive. Staff work collaboratively to provide tailored, therapeutic approaches to learning, helping pupils build confidence, resilience, and essential life skills.

These schools are seeking empathetic, resilient, and committed individuals ready to provide consistent and compassionate support to pupils who may display challenging behaviour or require emotional regulation strategies.

What You’ll Need

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs in a school, care, youth work, or similar setting
• Confidence in managing challenging behaviour and using de-escalation strategies effectively
• Patient, empathetic, and emotionally resilient with a calm and consistent approach
• Comfortable supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, providing both academic and emotional support
• Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma or disrupted education
• Flexible and adaptable, able to respond to changing needs throughout the day
• DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply through Connex Education
• Proof of right to work in the UK (required to apply)

Benefits Package

Competitive daily rate (£90-£120)
PAYE paid weekly
Free SEND Toolkit – 19+ professional development courses
Funded qualifications including:

• Level 2 SEND
• Level 3 Teaching and Learning
• Level 4 HLTA
• Level 5 TEFL

Career progression via Care to Classroom conversion course
Wellbeing programme and 21st century classroom training
Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.