SEMH Mental Health Support Worker

SEMH Mental Health Support Worker – Trafford Full Time | Secondary School | Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are recruiting a committed SEMH Mental Health Support Worker to join a specialist SEMH secondary school in the Trafford area. This is a full‑time position supporting young people aged 11–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, including anxiety disorders, trauma‑related behaviours, low self-esteem, attachment difficulties, and complex behavioural challenges. If you are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and build brighter futures, this role is for you.

As an SEMH Mental Health Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Helping students regulate emotions, develop coping strategies, and improve resilience.
• Supporting behaviour management using trauma‑informed and restorative approaches.
• Assisting teachers with personalised learning plans and classroom routines.
• Creating a safe, calm, and supportive environment that fosters trust and engagement.
• Implementing de‑escalation strategies and supporting crisis interventions where necessary.
• Encouraging positive attitudes, self‑confidence, and healthy social interactions.
• Collaborating with teachers, pastoral teams, and external agencies to safeguard and advocate for students.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience working with young people (not necessarily in a school).
• An understanding of SEMH needs, trauma, and behaviour support strategies.
• Strong communication, patience, and emotional resilience.
• A proactive, compassionate, and non‑judgmental approach.
• A willingness to complete safeguarding and behaviour training.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

• Experience in youth work, psychology, sports coaching, counselling, care work, or similar fields.
• Team Teach or other de‑escalation training.

Teaching Personnel is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, offering:

• A dedicated specialist consultant supporting you from registration to placement.
• Competitive weekly pay with opportunities for progression.
• Access to free and subsidised CPD, including SEMH, Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, and behaviour training.
• A supportive team genuinely invested in your wellbeing and career development.

If you are empathetic, resilient, and motivated to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with SEMH needs, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
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