Trauma-Informed Child Mental Health Support Worker

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Blanche Nevile School is seeking a dedicated practitioner to provide mental health support and counselling-style services for Deaf pupils aged 3–16. You will undertake one-to-one therapy, deliver Draw and Talk sessions, and work with the Wellbeing Team to improve pupil wellbeing.

The school operates a sign bilingual approach and collaborates with partner sites, offering a supportive, inclusive environment focused on the best outcomes for students.

Qualifications

• Trauma-informed practice across school settings.
• Deliver therapeutic support to pupils and maintain therapeutic boundaries.
• Plan and deliver Draw and Talk Therapy sessions for children.
• Collaborate with Wellbeing Team and staff to identify and support pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health support and counselling-style services for pupils.
• Undertake one-to-one therapeutic work with children/young people.
• Plan and deliver Draw and Talk Therapy sessions.
• Identify and contribute to best practices in pupil wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate records and support referrals to external agencies.
• Liaise with colleagues and outside agencies to maximise outcomes.
• Deliver intervention programs for referred students.
• Support Trauma Informed Schools / Thrive approaches.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

One-to-one therapy with children

Draw and Talk Therapy

Intervention planning

Liaison with external agencies

Record keeping

Job description

Blanche Nevile School is seeking a dedicated practitioner to provide mental health support and counselling-style services for Deaf pupils aged 3–16. You will undertake one-to-one therapy, deliver Draw and Talk sessions, and work with the Wellbeing Team to improve pupil wellbeing.

The school operates a sign bilingual approach and collaborates with partner sites, offering a supportive, inclusive environment focused on the best outcomes for students.