Primary School Mental Health Support Worker - Training

Teaching Personnel; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational services company is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker in Birmingham. You'll provide emotional support and guidance to primary school children struggling with mental health challenges while collaborating with teachers and families. We value empathy, patience, and creativity, and offer training and a supportive team environment. This full-time role operates from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM and pays between £89 and £110 per day, depending on experience. If you’re passionate about children's mental wellbeing, apply today.

Benefits

Full training and guidance

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for helping children thrive.
• Experience with children or in mental health is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Offer 1:1 emotional support to children.
• Run small group sessions focused on confidence and emotional regulation.
• Help children identify and express their feelings in a gentle way.
• Support teachers with strategies for classroom challenges.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and families.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Creativity

Job description

A leading educational services company is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker in Birmingham. You'll provide emotional support and guidance to primary school children struggling with mental health challenges while collaborating with teachers and families. We value empathy, patience, and creativity, and offer training and a supportive team environment. This full-time role operates from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM and pays between £89 and £110 per day, depending on experience. If you’re passionate about children's mental wellbeing, apply today.