Mental Health Support Worker. Job in Hampshire Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

An education recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Support Worker to join a Special Educational Needs (SEN) school in Winchester. This role involves supporting students across subjects, developing classroom skills, and working with experienced teaching staff to cater to the needs of children with autism and emotional difficulties. Competitive pay and professional development opportunities are available.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Dedicated support from consultants

Qualifications

• Preferred experience with autism or social and emotional needs.
• Adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to professional development in SEN practices.

Responsibilities

• Support students who struggle with their class work.
• Facilitate a fun and friendly learning environment.
• Help manage classroom behaviour.

Skills

Experience working with children with special educational needs

Knowledge of behaviour management strategies

Ability to work as part of a team

Job description

Mental Health Support Worker - Winchester - September Start - Full Time/ Part Time

Are you up for an exciting, challenging, yet rewarding role in the education and training sector? This could be the job for you!

GSL Education are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to join a SEN school in Winchester.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to support students across a range of subjects, develop valuable classroom skills, and work alongside experienced teaching staff in a supportive and dynamic environment. The pupils have many needs, including Social, Emotional, Mental Health, Autism and behavioural difficulties.

Role details:

• Location:Winchester
• Mental Health Support Worker
• School Type: Special Educational Needs (SEN) School
• Salary Scale: £82.80 to £100 per day
• Start Date: ASAP/ September 2025

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 (url removed) to apply online.