Mental Health Support Worker

6 days ago


Barnsley, Barnsley, United Kingdom Veritas Education Recruitment Ltd Full time

Veritas Education Recruitment Ltd is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistant to fill several roles in the South Sheffield area. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Teacher and pupils to provide tailored support to students with trauma and Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH). This role is available either part-time or full-time, with an estimated salary of £20,000-£25,000 per annum.

About the Role:

  1. You will be supporting a class of between 6-10 pupils, assisting the teacher in supporting the pupils in the class.
  2. Assist the class teacher in planning and delivering personalized material and learning activities with a focus on mental health and emotional support.
  3. Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with trauma and mental health needs, using a trauma-informed approach.
  4. Support pupils in the class with any social, emotional, and communicational skills, helping them to build resilience and coping strategies.
  5. Help monitor students' progress and feedback to the teacher, especially regarding emotional and behavioural development.
  6. Help the class teacher manage any classroom behaviour to ensure it is a safe and supportive environment for children with trauma.

About You:

  1. Experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly those who have experienced trauma or have mental health needs.
  2. Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and mental health challenges in children.
  3. Ability to manage challenging behaviour using a range of behaviour management techniques tailored to emotional and mental health needs.


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