Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Youth Support Worker

Company: Protocol Education

Location: Sunderland, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive

At Protocol Education, our mission is to transform lives through education. We work closely with schools in South Shields, providing tailored support to students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. Our goal is to inspire, motivate, and support every child, helping them achieve their full potential.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Youth Support Worker to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with students with diverse needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), complex learning disabilities, and those with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCP). Your primary responsibility will be to provide individualised support, helping each student develop self-esteem, achieve personal targets, and foster a love for learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one support to students with SEMH needs
• Utilise effective behaviour management techniques to create a positive learning environment
• Collaborate with school staff to develop and implement personalised support plans
• Build strong relationships with students, parents, and the wider school community
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge

Requirements:

• Prior experience working with children with SEMH needs is preferred
• Strong understanding of effective behaviour management techniques
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable approach to meeting the unique needs of each student

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs
• Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career progression opportunities within a leading education recruitment agency

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and believe you have what it takes to excel in this role, we want to hear from you! To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this position. For more information or to schedule a confidential chat, please contact Lewis Sutherland at lewis.sutherland@protocol-education.com or call 0191 279 7270.

Protocol Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals. All applicants will be subject to a full DBS check prior to appointment.

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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