Primary Mental Health Support Assistant – 1:1 Support (Leeds) Full-Time | Long-Term Roles Support children to thrive! We’re recruiting Primary Mental Health Support Assistants to work 1:1 with young students needing help with emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and confidence in the classroom. Leader Education is partnering with welcoming primary schools across Leeds to recruit compassionate and resilient support staff for full-time, long-term roles. The Role This is a full-time position (Monday–Friday) where you will: Provide dedicated 1:1 emotional and behavioural support Help pupils regulate and engage with learning Use positive behaviour and de-escalation strategies Support pupils with routines and transitions Work collaboratively with school staff and parents Encourage independence and self-confidence You may support pupils with SEMH needs, anxiety, ASC, ADHD, or attachment-related behaviours. Ideal Candidate Successful applicants typically are: Calm, patient, and nurturing Emotionally resilient and consistent Passionate about children’s mental health Available full-time Strong relationship builders Transferable experience welcomed from: Youth work Care/support work Psychology Mental health support Sports coaching Alternative provision School experience is beneficial but not required. What Leader Education Offers Weekly pay via compliant umbrella payroll Free SEND and Team Teach training Dedicated consultant support Long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities Full AWR compliance All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks. Enhanced DBS required (support available). INDTAL