Mental Health Support - Classroom Based

Tempest Resourcing Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency focused on education is seeking a Mental Health Support Assistant to work in classrooms supporting students with various mental health needs. This full-time role requires experience with challenging behaviours and a trauma-informed approach. You'll provide 1:1 and group support, ensuring each student receives the attention they need in a nurturing environment. If you are empathetic, resilient under pressure, and passionate about making a difference, this role offers a chance to impact young lives positively.

Benefits

Supportive consultant

Opportunities for long-term work

Professional development

Qualifications

• Experience working with challenging behaviours and mental health conditions is essential.
• Calm, empathetic manner with strong resilience in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and group support to students with mental health needs.
• Use a trauma-informed approach to help pupils engage with learning.
• Support behaviour management through consistent strategies.

Skills

Support for mental health needs

Crisis management

Building relationships

Job description

Mental Health Support Assistant - Classroom Based (Primary & Secondary)
Tempest Education - Full Time 8:30am-3:40pm

About the Role

You will work classroom‑based, supporting students with a range of mental health needs, including anxiety, depression, trauma‑related behaviours, ADHD and Autism. Class sizes are small (8-10 pupils) with three adults in each room to ensure every student receives the right support.

The role involves:

• Providing 1:1 and group support to students with social, emotional and mental health needs
• Using a trauma‑informed, nurturing approach to help pupils regulate emotions and engage with learning
• Supporting behaviour management through calm, consistent strategies
• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people who may present with challenging behaviours
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider SEMH team to deliver meaningful support
• Encouraging independence, life skills and confidence within the classroom

Who We're Looking For

Experience working with challenging behaviours and a solid understanding of mental health conditions is essential. While experience in schools is an advantage, we also welcome applicants from backgrounds including:

• Mental Health Support Work
• Counselling
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Youth Work
• Special Needs / SEN Classroom Support

A calm, empathetic manner and the ability to remain resilient in high‑pressure situations are key to success in this role.

Requirements

• Full‑time availability: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:40pm
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs or behavioural challenges
• A trauma‑informed, person‑centred approach
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Join Tempest Education?

• Supportive consultant dedicated to your placement
• Opportunities for long‑term, stable work
• Professional development in SEMH, behaviour support and safeguarding
• Chance to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people

To apply, please send your CV to: