Empathetic Mental Health Support Worker for SEN Students

Academics Ltd; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Maidenhead is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to support young students with anxiety and emotional wellbeing at a local SEN school. Your role focuses on fostering resilience, emotional regulation, and positive coping strategies through one-to-one and small-group work.

You will collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff to implement individual support plans, build trusting relationships, monitor wellbeing, and maintain records.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and compassionate towards students' emotional needs.
• Patient and supportive with consistent encouragement.
• Calm under pressure in challenging situations.
• A strong communicator who builds positive relationships with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students experiencing anxiety and emotional distress.
• Help students develop emotional regulation, resilience, confidence, and coping strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff to implement individual support plans.
• Build trusting relationships and create a safe, supportive environment.
• Monitor wellbeing, behaviour and progress, maintaining records.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Job description

Academics Ltd in Maidenhead is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to support young students with anxiety and emotional wellbeing at a local SEN school. Your role focuses on fostering resilience, emotional regulation, and positive coping strategies through one-to-one and small-group work.

You will collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff to implement individual support plans, build trusting relationships, monitor wellbeing, and maintain records.