Mental Health Support Worker - School Settings

Prospero Teaching

Full-time Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
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Location
Weymouth, England, United Kingdom
Posted
July 25, 2026

Job Description

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting young people’s wellbeing?

Prospero Teaching is recruiting Mental Health Support Workers to work across Primary, Secondary and SEN schools in Dorset.

You will play a key role in helping pupils manage emotional, social and mental health needs, ensuring they feel supported, safe and ready to learn.

The Role

  • Providing 1:1 and small‑group emotional wellbeing support

  • Supporting pupils with anxiety, low mood, trauma or social difficulties

  • Helping students develop coping strategies and resilience

  • Working with pastoral, SEN and safeguarding teams

  • Monitoring pupil progress and wellbeing

  • Promoting a positive, inclusive school environment

    • Who We’re Looking For

  • Experience in mental health, youth work, counselling, SEN or support roles

  • Calm, patient and empathetic

  • Confident managing s...

    • Job Details

    • Job Type
      Full-time
    • Category
      Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
    • Date Posted
      July 25, 2026
    • Application Deadline
      September 03, 2026