Job Description

Mental Health Support Worker

Etone College, Leicester Road, Nuneaton, CV11 6AA

37 Hours | Term Time | Monday to Friday??

Start Date: September 2025

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

To apply, kindly visit our recruitment website at www.matrixacademytrust.co.uk/vacancies and submit your application directly through the online portal

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 37,443.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Nuneaton, CV11 6AA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2025