Mental Health Support Worker

13 hours ago


Pontefract, Wakefield, United Kingdom Austin Fraser Full time
Job Title: Mental Health Teaching Assistant

A competitive salary of £25,000 - £32,000 per annum is offered to successful candidates.

Leader Education seeks dedicated and resilient mental health teaching assistants to support children aged 11-16 with profound/severe Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in a specialist school setting. This role demands an understanding and patient approach to help students thrive, even in the face of extremely challenging behaviours.

This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people. Prior experience in a school or SEMH environment is beneficial, but we welcome applicants with transferable skills, a genuine interest in mental health support, and the resilience needed to work in this challenging but rewarding field.

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist in managing challenging behaviours using positive and restorative approaches.
  • Support the implementation of individual learning plans, EHCPs, or behaviour management plans.
  • Foster a safe, inclusive learning environment that promotes students' emotional and social development.
  • Collaborate with teaching staff and other professionals to support student progress and well-being.
  • The ability to build trusting relationships with young people who may exhibit extreme behaviours.
  • Experience working with children or young people, particularly in roles involving challenging behaviour or mental health support.
  • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable young people.

We Offer:

  • Competitive pay rates.
  • £100 refer-a-friend bonus (terms apply).
  • Free CPD training, including Team Teach and other behaviour management strategies.
  • Opportunities for permanent contracts following a successful trial period. All applicants will undergo a thorough vetting process, including an enhanced DBS check and comprehensive reference checks, in line with our safeguarding commitments to young people.


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