Mental Health Support Worker - School

Job description

Mental Health Support Worker (School)Location: Dewsbury SEND School Setting

Salary: £90 – £110 per day, depending on experience.

Type: Temporary, full‐time availability Monday to Friday 8:30 – 4:00.

RequirementsThe ideal candidate must be enthusiastic, able to build rapport with students, resilient, flexible, nurturing and quick to adapt to challenging situations. Experience within the last two years that can be supported by professional, performance‐based references is required. Ideally the candidate should be trained in Team Teach.

The RoleThis position supports young people and children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties within a specialist school provision. The role is initially through Vision for Education on a daily basis, with potential to become a contracted role for the right candidate. The successful person will complete essential training prior to starting and is expected to join the supply register as soon as possible.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly by an in‐house payroll team using the PAYE system.

Guaranteed pay scheme once schools reopen, subject to availability and qualifying criteria.

Pension contributions subject to a qualifying period.

Full compliance with Agency Workers' Regulations ensuring entitlement to pay and working conditions.

FREE professional development training such as Team Teach, online webinars, safeguarding and child protection updates.

Generous referral bonus scheme.

Dedicated consultant for ongoing support.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Dewsbury

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English