Foundry College is committed to excellence that inspires learning, achievement, and enjoyment for all; supporting all learners to thrive in a challenging and safe environment; and promoting respect, nurturing the positive, and developing skills for life.

The Hub Mental Health Support Worker will deliver highly targeted, one-to-one, and small-group therapeutic intervention and emotional support for pupils experiencing Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA). Synthesising best practices from therapeutic, educational, and trauma-informed frameworks, this role acts as the "emotional anchor" for vulnerable pupils. The post holder will actively support pupils in managing complex anxiety, developing coping strategies, and rebuilding self-worth, while working directly with both families and mainstream schools to hold them accountable for the pupil's long-term reintegration.

The ideal candidates for Mental Health Support Worker will:

• Direct Therapeutic Support & Co-Regulation
• Crisis Prevention, Safety & De-escalation
• Parent Partnership & Family Tool Support (Accountability)
• Tracking, Reporting & Professional Collaboration

In return, we can offer you:

• A bright, modern College with a creative approach to working with young people
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• A friendly and supportive staff team, dedicated to improving pupil outcomes and life chances
• A Senior Leadership Team that encourages team working, innovation and the use of solution-based thinking

For further information about the outreach worker role, please contact Dionne Wyatt on 0118 334 1510.

To apply, please visit our website: https://www.foundry.wokingham.sch.uk/support-staff-vacancies/ where you will find the job description and application form.

Completed Application Forms should be emailed to recruitment@foundry.wokingham.sch.uk

Applications will be considered on receipt.

Foundry College is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This position requires an enhanced DBS disclosure CVs will not be accepted.