Mental Health Support Worker – School Settings

Prospero Teaching Weymouth, England Posted This week

Full Time
Onsite

Job description

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting young people’s wellbeing?

Prospero Teaching is recruiting Mental Health Support Workers to work across Primary, Secondary and SEN schools in Dorset.

You will play a key role in helping pupils manage emotional, social and mental health needs, ensuring they feel supported, safe and ready to learn.

The Role

  • Providing 1:1 and small‑group emotional wellbeing support
  • Supporting pupils with anxiety, low mood, trauma or social difficulties
  • Helping students develop coping strategies and resilience
  • Working with pastoral, SEN and safeguarding teams
  • Monitoring pupil progress and wellbeing
  • Promoting a positive, inclusive school environment

    • Who We’re Looking For

  • Experience in mental health, youth work, counselling, SEN or support roles
  • Calm, patient and empathetic
  • Confident managing sensitive situations
  • Ability to build trust and positive relationships
  • Strong communication and safeguarding awareness
  • DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

    • What We Offer

  • Roles across Dorset: Dorchester, Weymouth, Poole, Bournemouth, Sherborne & more
  • Long‑term and full‑time opportunities
  • Term‑time only work
  • Competitive pay
  • Support, guidance and CPD

    • If you want to make a real impact on young people’s wellbeing, apply today with your CV.

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