SEMH Mental Health Support Worker

Mental Health Support Worker – Gloucester

SEMH Specialist School

ASAP Start

Are you a recent graduate or experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with additional needs? Are you considering a future career in psychology, therapy, or education and looking to gain hands‑on experience within a specialist setting?

We are working with a highly supportive and well‑established SEMH specialist school based in Gloucester that provides tailored education and emotional support for children and young people with social, emotional, and mental‑health needs. The school is looking for a proactive and compassionate Mental Health Support Worker to join their team and make a meaningful difference to students' development and wellbeing.

This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with experienced SEN professionals and gain valuable insight into behaviour support, emotional regulation strategies, and therapeutic approaches within education.

• Position:
  Mental Health Support Worker
• Location:
  
  SEMH Specialist School based in Gloucester
• Salary: £80‑£95 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
• Hours:
  
  Full‑time (typically 8:30 am‑3:30 pm)
• Availability: ASAP start
• DBS:
  Enhanced DBS required (or willingness to apply)

• Provide emotional and behavioural support to students with SEMH needs
• Work 1:1 and in small groups to promote engagement and learning
• Support students with emotional regulation, anxiety, and behavioural challenges
• Help create a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and external specialists
• Implement tailored strategies to support academic and personal development

• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs
• Psychology graduates or aspiring therapists/educators encouraged to apply
• Experience working with children, young people, or within SEN settings is highly desirable
• Strong communication skills and a calm, patient approach

If you are interested in this Mental Health Support Worker role in Gloucester, please apply now by submitting your CV to this advert.

SEMH Mental Health Support Worker – Gloucester