Mental Health Support Assistant - SEMH & Behaviour

Location: Longsight, Manchester
Salary: £23,114 per annum (pro rata) - £115-£120 per day (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time / Long-term
Start Date: Immediate

Simply Education are looking to appoint a Mental Health Support Assistant to join a school in Longsight that caters for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This role would suit a Mental Health Nurse or support professional seeking a transition into an educational setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and group support to pupils with mental health and behavioural needs.
• Implement Team Teach strategies to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour.
• Work collaboratively with staff to create individual support plans.
• Promote emotional wellbeing, stability, and personal development.
• Encourage positive participation and resilience through consistent pastoral care.

Requirements:

• Team Teach qualification (essential).
• Background in mental health support, nursing, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and behaviour management skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in SEMH, PRU, or alternative provision environments.
• Awareness of safeguarding and SEND frameworks in education.

How to Apply:
Please send your CV via this advert or contact Josh Graham at Simply Education:
Email:
Phone: 0161 413 7929
WhatsApp: 07506 705017