Mental Health Support Assistant – Hastings

Mental Health Support Assistant – Hastings

Engage Education are working in partnership with a specialist school in Hastings to recruit a Mental Health Support Assistant.

This role will involve supporting pupils with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs, particularly those who may display challenging behaviours.

Starting immediately, the school is looking for a Mental Health Support Assistant to join them on a long term basis. If the role goes well this is likely to turn into a permanent assignment. This is a highly rewarding role where you will make a real difference to young people who need support the most.

This specialist school supports Secondary aged children with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The pupils all have SEMH needs, as well as a diagnosis of ADHD or Trauma & Attachment needs – so a compassionate, nurturing and resilient personality are required!

This school provides a safe and nurturing environment where individual needs—whether social, emotional, or learning-based—are met with care and understanding. With a strong sense of community at its heart, the school helps pupils to grow in confidence, develop their talents, and prepare for bright futures both in and beyond Hastings.

If you are passionate about supporting young people with complex additional needs and have experience working with children or adults with SEND/SEMH, this opportunity could be ideal for you. In addition, if you have experience as a youth, support or care worker and you are interested in education, please do apply!

Your Role:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups with complex SEMH needs
• Helping pupils regulate behaviour and emotions in the classroom
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Providing feedback to teachers and parents on pupil progress
• Be available full-time, Monday–Friday (8:30am–3:30pm)
• £90-100 per day (depending on experience)

What you will need:

• A range of behaviour management techniques
• To have worked with learners with a range of needs
• The ability to engage a young person in learning through a range of methods
• Be able to commit to the role for an extended period of time
• A resilient attitude
• Restraint training is desirable but not essential – please state this in your application if applicable.

Why choose Engage Education?

• We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee
• You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
• You will be invited to our wide range of continued professional development (CPD) training sessions, provided by our in-house team of experienced senior leaders. These are completely free to attend!
• Do you have friends or colleagues looking for work? Invite friends to join us & earn a £50 Amazon voucher when they work 5 days! You can refer friends from the UK or from overseas and you can refer as many people as you like! The sky’s the limit…

How to apply

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, you can apply below – or get in touch with us directly.

If you’re not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately you have not been successful for this role. We have a lot of applications to our positions, so don’t be disheartened – you are still free to apply to one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for. We will also keep your CV on file and continue to help you in your search for your next role.

All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.

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We look forward to hearing from you!