Mental Health Support Worker - March

Justteachers Ltd; March; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd is recruiting a Mental Health Support Worker for a nurturing SEMH school on the outskirts of March, starting in September. This full-time role runs for an initial 12 weeks with the view to permanence, and works 6.5 hours per day starting in September.

You will support the delivery of differentiated lessons, reinforce SEND concepts, and help pupils engage with the curriculum using structured strategies and calm, consistent support.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or delivering structured learning activities for children or young people.
• Understanding of special educational needs and the ability to adapt support strategies effectively.
• Confidence using a range of teaching approaches, including explaining tasks clearly, modelling steps, and keeping pupils engaged.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2 Teaching Assistant, Childcare, Youth Work) or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of differentiated and accessible lessons by working with teaching staff.
• Reinforce key concepts to help pupils with SEND engage with the curriculum.
• Use structured support strategies, including visual aids and clear instructions, to promote participation.
• Encourage calm, consistent support to foster positive learning behaviours and re-engage learners.

Skills

Structured learning support

SEND awareness

Engagement strategies

Teaching approach

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Childcare/Youth Work qualification

Job description

About the role:

We are recruiting a Mental Health Support Worker for a nurturing SEMH school on the outskirts of March, starting in September. This is a full-time position (6.5 hours per day), initially offered on a 12-week basis with the view to becoming permanent.

The school provides tailored support for children and young people across all age groups, focusing on developing academic skills, independence, and confidence through adapted teaching, structured routines, and a supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of differentiated and accessible lessons by working alongside teaching staff, breaking down tasks and scaffolding learning.
• Reinforce key concepts to enable pupils with SEND to engage confidently with the curriculum.
• Use structured support strategies, including visual aids, clear instructions, modelling, and hands-on activities to promote participation and maintain focus.
• Encourage positive learning behaviours by providing calm, consistent support, helping pupils to self-regulate and re-engage with learning when required.

Pre-requisites:

• Experience supporting or delivering structured learning activities for children or young people (in schools, tutoring, care, clubs, or similar settings).
• Understanding of special educational needs and the ability to adapt support strategies effectively.
• Confidence using a range of teaching approaches, including explaining tasks clearly, modelling steps, and keeping pupils engaged.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2 Teaching Assistant, Childcare, Youth Work) or equivalent experience.