Mental Health Support Worker (School)

Vision for Education; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker in Wakefield to support students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges. The successful candidate will benefit from excellent pay, guaranteed schemes, and opportunities for professional development. Immediate start is available for those passionate about engaging and motivating students.

Benefits

Excellent weekly pay via PAYE system

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Free professional development training

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Relevant experience within the last 2 years.
• Training in Team Teach preferred.
• Professional, performance-based references required.

Responsibilities

• Support young people and children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health difficulties.
• Be prepared to complete necessary training before starting.
• Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Rapport Building

Resilience

Flexibility

Quick-thinking

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Mental Health Support Worker (School), Wakefield

Client: Vision for Education

Location: Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Reference: 048dffe4b7b8

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Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

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About the role

Mental Health Support Worker (School) - Wakefield

Flexible Start Dates

Wakefield School Setting

Requirements

The ideal candidate must be enthusiastic, able to build rapport with students, resilient, flexible, and quick-thinking to adapt to challenging situations. Candidates should have relevant experience within the last 2 years, with professional, performance-based references. Training in Team Teach is preferred; Vision offers free training for successful candidates.

The Role

This role involves supporting young people and children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health difficulties in a school setting in Wakefield. Initially, employment is through Vision for Education on a daily rate, with a high likelihood of contract offer after 12 weeks for suitable candidates. Candidates should be prepared to complete necessary training before starting. Hours are from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with immediate start available.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a leading education recruitment agency committed to the development of young people, with branches nationwide. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary, and SEND staff.

What Vision for Education Offer

We support our practitioners with:

• Excellent weekly pay via PAYE system
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to conditions)
• Pension contributions (after qualifying period)
• Full compliance with AWR regulations
• Free professional development training, including Team Teach, webinars, and safeguarding updates
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

If you are passionate about motivating and engaging students and seek a rewarding environment, we want to hear from you.