Children's Mental Health Support Worker

Leader Education; Macclesfield; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Children's Mental Health Support Worker to join their team. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential support to children facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges. Your work will involve both one-on-one and group interactions, helping children thrive academically and emotionally. This position is perfect for individuals passionate about making a difference in young lives, especially those with backgrounds in youth work, sports, or creative arts. Join a compassionate team that values your contributions and commitment to education.

Benefits

PAYE Payroll with in-house team

Ongoing Support and Training

In-house Team Teach Training

Dedicated consultant

Full compliance with AWR

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, but desirable to have a background in related fields.
• Must be passionate about supporting children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
• Adapt responsibilities based on individual child requirements.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Adaptability

Communication Skills

Empathy

Education

Background in Youth Work

Experience in Sport

Experience in Creative Arts (Music, Art)

Military or Police Background

Job description

About This Role

Job Title: Children's Mental Health Support Worker

Location: Macclesfield

Salary: £90-£110 a day dependent on experience

Leader Education are looking for a Children's Mental Health Support Worker to work in a school supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health diagnosis. Within this role you will be working with children of all ages and supporting them on both a one-to-one and a group basis. You will be required to help them academically but also with their social and emotional development. You will play a key role in supporting these children and helping them reach their full potential. Your responsibilities will change depending on the requirements of each child, and you should be able to adapt to meet these.

Role Requirements

For this role you do not require experience, but it is desirable. You should have a passion for working with children with additional needs and be willing to work hard to give children the best support. If you have a background in Youth Work, Sport, Army, Police, Prison or Creative Arts such as Music or Art then please apply!

About Us

Leader Education are committed to providing the highest level of service and candidates to the Education Sector. We strive to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and schools through our compassionate and comprehensive services. We are proud to support schools and to make a real difference.

What We Offer

1. PAYE Payroll with our in-house payroll team
2. Ongoing Support and Training
3. In-house Team Teach Training
4. Your own dedicated consultant
5. Full compliance with AWR to ensure you get the right pay and working conditions.

As part of our Safer Recruitment, you will be required to go through our vetting process before you can work in a school. For this role you will require an Enhanced Child or Child and Adults DBS. This is mandatory to work in a school and if you do not have one you can apply for one through Leader Education.