Behaviour & Mental Health Support Worker

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viour & Mental Health Support Workers - Stoke & Staffordshire Schools

Location: Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas, Staffordshire
Pay: £90 - £110 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Flexible, full-time or part-time roles available

Teaching Personnel are seeking compassionate and adaptable Behaviour & Mental Health Support Workers to join schools across Stoke and Staffordshire. We have a variety of roles available, supporting pupils of primary and secondary age
, including schools that cater to both.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with experience in care, health & social care, youth work, or support roles to make a meaningful impact, helping young people with SEMH, Autism, and other complex needs to thrive in education.

• Provide 1:1 or small-group support to pupils with emotional, behavioural, or mental health needs

• Promote positive behaviour and wellbeing, helping pupils access learning and develop life skills

• Support personal care, mobility, and daily routines where required (training provided)

• Work across different schools, year groups, and age ranges

• Collaborate with teachers, behaviour specialists, and pastoral staff to create safe and inclusive environments

• Experience in care, support work, youth work, or a similar role (transferable skills highly valued)

• Comfortable supporting pupils with emotional and behavioural needs

• Patient, resilient, and calm under pressure

• Passionate about helping young people develop independence and confidence

• Strong team player with excellent communication skills

• DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)

• Competitive daily pay, paid weekly

• Flexible roles across multiple schools and age groups

• Full-time, part-time, short-term, and long-term opportunities

• Ongoing CPD and training to develop your skills

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

• Rewarding work making a real difference to young lives

If you're caring, patient, and motivated to support young people across Stoke and Staffordshire, call our St