Mental Health Support Worker

Location: Gateshead
Job Type: Supply Teaching
Industry: SEN
Reference: 311022707
Salary: £90 - 110 per day
Job Published: about 1 hour ago

This Gateshead school takes a child-first approach, understanding that behaviour and learning are closely linked to wellbeing. Staff focus on early intervention, emotional regulation and consistent support to help pupils feel safe and valued. They’re now seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to join their nurturing team.

Your role will include

  • Supporting pupils with anxiety, low mood and emotional regulation

  • Delivering targeted wellbeing interventions

  • Helping pupils build coping strategies and resilience

  • Working alongside pastoral and SEN teams

What we’re looking for

  • Experience in mental health, youth work, care or education

  • A compassionate, non-judgemental approach

  • Confidence working with pupils who may struggle emotionally

Why work through Protocol Education

  • Weekly PAYE pay

  • FREE CPD Academy access

  • Thrive training focused on emotional wellbeing

  • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Apply now to help create calmer, happier school days.

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.

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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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