Mental Health Support Worker

GSL Education; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational services provider is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to join a school in Southampton. This role involves supporting the emotional and mental well-being of students while fostering a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates are compassionate, have experience with special educational needs, and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Dedicated consultancy support

Qualifications

• Preferred experience with children with autism or social and emotional needs.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A patient and nurturing approach to working with children.

Responsibilities

• Support students who struggle with their class work.
• Help manage classroom behaviour and provide overall support.
• Encourage children to do their best and assist class teachers.

Skills

Experience with children with special educational needs

Behaviour management strategies

Teamwork

Communication with parents

Nurturing approach

Job description

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GSL Education

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Southampton, United Kingdom

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Posted:

19.08.2025

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03.10.2025

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Job Description:

Join Us as a Mental Health Support Worker – Empower Young Minds in a Thriving Southampton School!

Mental Health Support Worker

Location: Southampton

Salary Scale: £82.80 to £100 per day

Start Date: ASAP/ September

Are you passionate about supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people?

GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to join a welcoming school community in Southampton. Within this role you will be helping students to engage in activities that promote their social, emotional and mental health. You will be guiding them through managing their emotions, becoming more resilient, and learning to communicate effectively.

This school in Southampton offers bespoke mentoring and educational support as well as social and emotional support, so they are looking for a kind and compassionate person for the Mental Health Support Worker role to fulfil these needs.

If you are keen to make a difference and are looking for a rewarding role, then apply now!

Key Responsibilities of a Mental Health Support Worker:

• To support students who struggle with their class work
• Facilitate a fun and friendly learning environment
• To provide support to the class teacher
• To help the class teacher prepare lesson materials and classroom boards
• To keep the classroom a tidy and presentable environment
• To encourage children to do their best
• Help manage classroom behaviour
• Listen to the children read and practice their phonics

Qualifications & Skills required for Mental Health Support Worker:

• Experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly those with autism or social and emotional needs (preferred, not essential).
• Experience working with SEN (in school, care, or voluntary settings) preferred, not essential
• Knowledge of and experience with behaviour management strategies.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate effectively with parents and other professionals.
• A patient and nurturing approach to working with children.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in SEN practices and strategies.

To work with GSL Education as an Mental Health Support Worker, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education

Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.

Please be advised that this Mental Health Support Worker role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of Mental Health Support Worker, please apply via the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to apply online.