Mental Health Support Worker

Etone College, Leicester Road, Nuneaton, CV11 6AA

37 Hours | Term Time | Monday to Friday  

Start Date: As soon as possible

Starting Salary: £32,349.64 (FTE £37,443.00)

The role:   

At Etone College we are looking for a compassionate and skilled Mental Health Support Worker to join our pastoral team and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated mental health practitioner with a strong foundation in therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) principles.

To be successfully shortlisted for this role, you must:

·       Hold an appropriate qualification that enables practice as a mental health professional (e.g., degree or postgraduate degree in Psychology, Counselling, Mental Health, Health & Wellbeing, or a related field).

·       Have experience working with children and young people in a mental health or wellbeing setting.

·       Be able to demonstrate the ability to apply CBT principles in a practical and supportive way.

·       Be registered with HCPC or BACP (Health and Care Professions Council or British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).

·       Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proactive and empathetic approach.

About us:

It is an exciting time to join a growing and thriving Trust with a focus on school improvement.  Etone College is a fully inclusive school based on traditional values and committed to ensuring Progress for All. Children experience high quality teaching and we expect high standards of behaviour and attendance. Our ambition is to be outstanding in all that we do and to ensure that all students leave with employability skills and the opportunity to access higher/further education.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

To apply, please submit your application directly through the online portal on My New Term.

 You may also wish to contact Headteacher Mr I Smith: ismith@etonecollege.co.uk to arrange an informal look at the school.

Application Deadline: 31st December 2025.

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.