Mental Health in Schools Team Support Worker

Integrated Care System; Coventry, Stratford-upon-Avon, Nuneaton, Royal Leamington Spa, Rugby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Coventry is seeking a Mental Health in Schools Team Support Worker to deliver mental health interventions in educational settings. The role requires collaboration with professionals to support children facing mental health challenges. Applicants should have experience working with young people, relevant qualifications, and a passion for mental health support. The position offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Learning and development opportunities

Salary sacrifice schemes

Discounts with various retailers

Wellbeing support services

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent qualification at minimum level 2.
• Diploma in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People's Workforce.
• Experience working with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering mental health interventions in schools.
• Lead group sessions to improve emotional wellbeing for pupils.
• Build relationships with school staff and families.

Skills

Experience of working with children and young people

Teamwork

Communication skills

Analysing complex information

Education

GCSEs (Grades 9-4/A*-C)

Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Go back Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Mental Health in Schools Team Support Worker

The closing date is 31 August 2025

The Mental Health in Schools team is excited to announce that it is expanding it's workforce to include Higher level Teaching Assistants/Support workers.

In line with the government's priority to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people, the role of High-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in the Mental Health in Schools Team (MHST) offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to early mental health interventions. This role bridges the educational and healthcare sectors, ensuring that mental health and emotional wellbeing are integrated into educational settings to benefit children and young people.

The HLTA will actively collaborate with Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) to support and deliver evidence-based mental health interventions and activities. This includes facilitating whole-school mental health approaches, leading group work, and providing targeted support for children, young people, and their families.

The service is running "Let's Talk MHST" information sessions for prospective candidates on Monday the 11th and Wednesday the 13th of August. The sessions will begin at 17:00 and are an opportunity to discover more about the service and its current expansion. To book onto either of these sessions [e-mail] or call 07917504682 to request a link to the meeting.

Main duties of the job

o To work within the limits and level of training and support with assessment and delivery of outcome focused, evidence-based interventions in educational settings for children and young people who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.o The post-holder will work under close management supervision from a suitably qualified professional to provide high quality collaborative care planning as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.o Contribute to the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials as falls within own degree of competence and following Trust processes.o Engage along with more senior staff in the signposting of referrals for children and young people with more complex needs to the relevant service.o As part of the wider team support the delivery of emotional wellbeing activities to groups of children, young people and families.o Disseminate approved public health information/initiatives as part of a whole team approach. This includes creating and distributing resources and supporting the delivery of the workshops and data collection of students. o Assist with delivery of support identified in the Whole School Approach (WSA) "self assessment" and create audits and action plans to support the wider team to deliver a range of WSA activities including psychoeducation groups, assemblies, workforce training etc.

About us

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

• generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
• excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
• salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
• discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
• staff networks and support group

We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

Job responsibilities

• Support Delivery: Assist in planning and delivering evidence-based mental health interventions within schools under professional supervision.
• Whole School Approach: Support the delivery of activities such as assemblies, psychoeducation sessions, and workforce training aimed at fostering a positive mental health culture.
• Group Work: Lead or co-lead group sessions focused on improving emotional wellbeing for pupils and their families.
• Resource Development: Collaborate in creating and distributing mental health resources to support educational staff and pupils.CBT Therapists Team Leaders Whole SchoolApproach LeadSenior EMHP / LI SupervisorEducation MentalHealth PractitionerTrainee Education Mental Health Practitioner.
• Safeguarding: Identify and address safeguarding concerns, following established procedures and working closely with designated safeguarding leads.
• Professional Collaboration: Build strong relationships with school staff, families, and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to mental health support.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent): Basic entry-level qualifications such as GCSEs (Grades 9-4/A*-C) or numeracy qualifications at a minimum of level 2
• Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People's Workforce

Experience

• Experience of working with children and young people
• Experience working as part of a team
• Experience of analysing and communicating complex information verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of Human Rights in the delivery of this role.

Other

• Full driving licence and access to vehicle.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

Orchard House CV31 1JQ Parkside House CV1 2NJ Hunter House CV21 2AW Stratford Healthcare CV37 6NQ Whitestone Centre CV11 4SG

Leamington Spa, Stratford, Coventry, Rugby, Nuneaton

Orchard House CV31 1JQ Parkside House CV1 2NJ Hunter House CV21 2AW Stratford Healthcare CV37 6NQ Whitestone Centre CV11 4SG

Leamington Spa, Stratford, Coventry, Rugby, Nuneaton