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Mental Health Support Worker
Job Posted: 8 hours ago
Salary: £ 82.8 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Andover
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Mental Health Support Worker – Andover
Location: Andover
Salary Scale: £82.80 to £100 per day
Start Date: ASAP/ September
Are you enthusiastic about working with pupils who have autism and looking for the perfect little school to fulfil your dreams?
Our client school in Andover. is looking for passionate, dedicated, and engaging professionals to join their growing team as Mental Health Support Workers. As a member of a team including TAs, Teachers, SENCOs and specialists, you will provide outstanding support to children and young people with autism and associated learning difficulties (ASD, ADHD and SEMH needs).
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference by supporting learners who need additional help, while also gaining hands-on classroom experience. It’s an ideal stepping stone for anyone considering a future career in education, especially through GSL Education.
Key Responsibilities of a Mental Health Support Worker:
To support students who struggle with their class work
Facilitate a fun and friendly learning environment
To provide support to the class teacher
To help the class teacher prepare lesson materials and classroom boards
To keep the classroom a tidy and presentable environment
To encourage children to do their best
Help manage classroom behaviour
Listen to the children read and practice their phonics
Qualifications & Skills required for Mental Health Support Worker:
Experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly those with autism or social and emotional needs (preferred, not essential).
Experience working with SEN (in school, care, or voluntary settings) preferred, not essential
Knowledge of and experience with behaviour management strategies.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate effectively with parents and other professionals.
A patient and nurturing approach to working with children.
Ability to adapt and be flexible in a fast-paced and changing environment.
Commitment to ongoing professional development in SEN practices and strategies.
Mental Health Support Worker - Andover - Term time only – September 2025 Start
To work with GSL Education as an Mental Health Support Worker, you should:
Have the right to work in the UK.
Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education
Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.
Please be advised that this Mental Health Support Worker role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
For more information about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of Mental Health Support Worker, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply onlineBefore You Apply
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