Mental Health Support Worker - School Settings
CV-LibraryDorsettemporaryPosted: 18 March 2026
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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 sensitive situations
Ability to build trust and positive relationships
Strong communication and safeguarding awareness
DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
What We Offer
Roles across Dorset: Dorchester, Weymouth, Poole, Bournemouth, Sherborne & more
Long‑term and full‑time opportunities
Term‑time only work
Competitive pay
Support, guidance and CPD
If you want to make a real impact on young people's wellbeing, apply today with your CV
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 sensitive situations
Ability to build trust and positive relationships
Strong communication and safeguarding awareness
DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
What We Offer
Roles across Dorset: Dorchester, Weymouth, Poole, Bournemouth, Sherborne & more
Long‑term and full‑time opportunities
Term‑time only work
Competitive pay
Support, guidance and CPD
If you want to make a real impact on young people's wellbeing, apply today with your CV