Job description
Required a Mental Health Support Worker in Bournemouth!
Job Title: Mental Health Support Worker
Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £13.68 – £16.12 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: January 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Are you a compassionate, patient, and resilient individual passionate about supporting children and young people with mental health needs? GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to join a supportive and inclusive school community in Bournemouth, in January 2026.
As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils experiencing emotional, social, and mental health challenges, including SEMH, anxiety, trauma-related needs, ADHD, and behavioural difficulties. You will work closely with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, and external professionals to help pupils feel safe, understood, and empowered to engage positively with learning. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in mental health, SEN, care, or support work who are motivated to make a meaningful impact.
Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 and small group emotional and pastoral support to pupils.
- Support pupils with emotional regulation, resilience, and positive behaviour.
- Assist in implementing behaviour plans, mental health strategies, and individual support plans.
- Help to create a calm, safe, and nurturing learning environment.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral staff, and external professionals.
- Promote pupils’ wellbeing, confidence, independence, and engagement in learning.
- Follow safeguarding procedures, care plans, and school policies at all times.
Requirements:
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with mental health or SEMH needs is desirable.
- A calm, empathetic, and patient approach to supporting vulnerable learners.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A positive, flexible, and proactive attitude towards support and intervention.
If you are motivated to support and inspire learners in Bournemouth, apply today to join GSL Education on January 2026!
To work with GSL Education as a 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 an enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
For more information or to register your interest in the “Mental Health Support Worker” role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.