Mental Health Support Worker
Company: Protocol Education
Location: Gateshead, United Kingdom
Salary: Competitive
About Us:
At Protocol Education, we are dedicated to promoting positive mental health in schools across North East England. Our team is compassionate and committed to making a real difference in the lives of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Position Overview:
We are looking for an empathetic, approachable, and friendly individual with a genuine passion for supporting students with SEND to join our team. This role offers short-term opportunities with potential for long-term placement due to the high demand for SEND support in schools.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide support for students with SEND and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs
- Collaborate with students, teachers, and parents to create a supportive and inclusive environment
- Manage behaviour and serve as a positive role model for students
- Assist in student development, both personally and educationally
Desired Candidate Profile:
- Prior experience working in SEMH or SEND schools
- Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Psychology, Clinical Background, Health and Social Care)
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
- Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Passionate about promoting mental health and supporting students with SEND
- Thorough understanding of SEND and SEMH in a school setting
Teaching experience is desired but not essential.
How to Apply:
If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact in the lives of students with SEND and possess the necessary skills and experience, we want to hear from you! Alternatively, please send your CV to lewis.sutherland@protocol-education.com.
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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