Mental Health Support Assistant – Specialist School (Farnborough)
Not every student thrives in a mainstream classroom — and that’s where you come in.
We’re working with a specialist setting in Farnborough supporting pupils across primary and secondary ages with SEMH needs, and they’re looking for a Mental Health Support Assistant to join them ASAP.
This is a hands-on role supporting students who may struggle with emotional regulation, behaviour, or engagement in learning.
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting students 1:1 and in small groups
- Helping de-escalate challenging situations
- Building trust and consistency with pupils
- Supporting access to education in a way that works for them
What’s on offer:
- £93 per day
- Full-time, long-term (temp to perm after 12 weeks)
- Immediate start
- A genuinely supportive and experienced team
You’ll need:
- A calm, resilient approach
- Experience with SEND, SEMH, youth work or care (ideal)
- A genuine interest in mental health
Essential:
- DBS on the Update Service
- Up-to-date safeguarding
