Make a Real Impact as a Mental Health Support Worker with GSL Education – Eastleigh

Location: Eastleigh

Salary Scale: £82.80 to £100 per day

Start Date: ASAP/ September

Are you passionate about supporting children''s mental health and emotional well-being in a nurturing school environment?

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can support vulnerable pupils?

GSL Education is proud to be working with an outstanding special school in Eastleigh, currently seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to provide support to children with learning difficulties (ASD, ADHD and SEMH needs). This role is a rewarding opportunity to guide a young child through their academic, social, and emotional development within a high-achieving and supportive setting. You''ll work closely with experienced educators to help create a safe and structured learning environment where every child can thrive.

Mental Health Support Worker - Eastleigh - Term time only – September 2025 Start

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. 

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 online.