Mental Health Support Worker
Leader Education is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Support Worker for a secondary school setting in Long Benton. This role supports young people aged 11-18 who have learning difficulties, experience mental health challenges, and struggle to engage within a mainstream school environment.
Key Responsibilities- Provide 1:1 and small group emotional and mental health support to students.
- Support young people with anxiety, emotional regulation, low self-esteem, and behavioural challenges.
- Help students who are struggling in mainstream education to re engage with learning.
- Support and plan transitions back into mainstream school settings.
- Assist students in developing coping strategies, social skills, and confidence.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, and parents/carers.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to individual support plans.
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
- Patient, empathetic, and resilient.
- Passionate about supporting young people's mental health and well being.
- Experienced in working with children or young people with learning difficulties, SEND, or SEMH needs.
- Confident supporting students who struggle with mainstream education.
- Able to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations.
- A strong communicator who can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience in a school, alternative provision, or SEND setting.
- Knowledge of trauma informed practice.
- Relevant qualifications in mental health, education, youth work, or care.
- Competitive pay rates.
- Potential permanent contract after a qualifying period.