Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Worker

We’re working with supportive SEND and SEMH schools looking for Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Workers who can bring calm, consistency, and real understanding to pupils who need it most.

This role is all about connection. You’ll be helping pupils manage emotions, build trust, and feel safe enough to learn, often for the first time in a while.

• A calm, patient approach, you’re the steady presence in the room
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour and de‑escalation
• A genuine interest in mental health and wellbeing
• Backgrounds in youth work, care, psychology, or coaching are ideal

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
• Helping children regulate emotions and develop coping strategies
• Managing behaviour with a calm, trauma‑informed approach
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting routines that create safety and structure
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals

• A role where every day makes a real difference
• Support from a consultant who understands these settings
• FREE CPD, including SEND and Thrive training
• Opportunities in schools that truly value emotional support roles

This isn’t always easy work.

Your impact lasts far beyond the classroom.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.