Children's Mental Health Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Crewe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Children's Mental Health Support Worker to join a vibrant primary school in Crewe. This full-time role offers the chance to make a real difference in children's lives by providing tailored support to those with additional needs. You will work closely with a dynamic team to foster an engaging learning environment, leading activities in core subjects such as Phonics, Reading, and Maths. If you're passionate about education and have the right qualifications, this opportunity could be your next rewarding career step.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a UK primary school is essential.
• Up-to-date Safeguarding and Prevent training is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specific support and interventions for children across all curriculum areas.
• Assist in daily routines and manage behavior within the classroom.

Skills

Experience in UK primary school

Support in Early Years

Teaching and Learning in Schools

Psychology knowledge

Education

Minimum Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Education Studies Degree

Psychology Degree

Tools

Safeguarding training

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26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Prospero Teaching are seeking a confident and knowledgeable Children’s Mental Health Support Worker to join the team at a large, successful primary school in Crewe. This is a great opportunity to secure a long-term role where they can contribute to the development of the children and be part of a dynamic staff team.

The school has a generous and positive staff team who work hard to give the children an inspirational and broad experience of school. The children are given a wide range of learning and play opportunities, and are encouraged to be independent learners. You will be required to provide specific support for one child who has additional needs, including autism potentially, although undiagnosed due to the age of the child. You will also be required to work with groups and individuals on learning, play and craft activities, and contribute to the day to day running of the classroom, make resources, carry out assessments and manage behaviour.

This role will involve:

• Providing specific support and interventions for children across all curriculum areas
• Leading groups in activities in core curriculum areas such as Phonics, Reading, Maths and Writing
• Working with individuals on learning and development activities
• Preparing resources and areas within the setting
• Carrying out assessments and recording information
• Assisting in the daily routines for the children
• Working with children on range of learning and play activities, indoors and outdoors
• Liaising with parents
• Location – Crewe
• Duration – Ongoing
• Position – Children’s Mental Health Support Worker
• Full-time, 8:30am to 3:30pm daily

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS:

– Previous experience working within a UK primary school

– Supporting in Early Years, Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (Minimum Level 2), Education Studies Degree, Psychology Degree or similar

– Up to date Safeguarding and Prevent training issued in the last 12 months – free online Safeguarding training with Prospero is available if needed

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE WITH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

– Hold Right to Work in the UK
– Hold an Enhanced DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application at a cost of £ if you don’t already have one
– Provide two professional references covering the past 2 years