Classroom Mental Health Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Free SEND Toolkit

Funded qualifications (SEND Level 2,TE

Career progression

Wellbeing programme

Trainee teacher apprenticeship

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking Mental Health Support Workers to partner with schools across Stoke-on-Trent, helping pupils facing SEMH needs with tailored academic and emotional support.

This role offers a competitive daily rate, weekly PAYE, and opportunities for professional development, including funded qualifications and progression routes, with mandatory DBS and right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH needs in schools, care, or youth work.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour using de-escalation strategies.
• Patient, empathetic, emotionally resilient with a calm approach.
• Capability to support pupils 1:1 or in small groups.
• DBS Update Service or willingness to apply via Connex Education.
• Proof of right to work in the UK.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

1:1 & small group support

Emotional resilience

Trauma-informed approach

Flexible & adaptable

DBS Update Service

Right to work in UK

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

Important: All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check.

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.