Graduate Mental Health Worker

Interested in psychology, mental health, or SEND?

This is a hands-on role where you’ll support children who need extra understanding, patience, and consistency. It’s challenging at times, but incredibly rewarding.

Your role

• Supporting pupils with additional needs such as autism, ADHD, and SEMH
• Working 1:1 and in small groups
• Helping pupils regulate emotions and engage with learning
• Supporting behaviour in a calm and structured way
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff

What we’re looking for

• A graduate with an interest in SEND or child development
• A calm, empathetic, and patient personality
• Someone who can build trust and strong relationships
• Resilience and a willingness to learn

Why this is ideal for graduates

• Perfect stepping stone into psychology or therapy careers
• Builds real-world experience with complex needs
• Ongoing training and development available

What you’ll get

• Weekly PAYE pay from £14.25 per hour
• Access to specialist SEND training
• Ongoing support from experienced consultants
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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