Mental Health Support Worker - School Settings

Prospero Teaching

Weymouth, England, United Kingdom Full-time June 18, 2026

Opportunity 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...

Full-time Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists

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Location Weymouth, England

Country United Kingdom

Type Full-time

Category Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists

Posted June 18, 2026

Deadline July 28, 2026