Impactful SEMH Classroom Support Specialist

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

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.