Child Mental Health Support Worker
Learning Support Assistant
SEMH Schools in Sunderland, South Tyneside or Gateshead
£77 - £85 per day, paid weekly, NO umbrella companies
Protocol Education is currently recruiting for a Mental Health Youth Support Worker to work with children with Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) needs in schools within the Sunderland, South Tyneside, and Gateshead areas. You will provide 1:1 support to a child with SEMH, assisting with their academic and mental health needs. This role allows you to make a lasting impact on a child's life and future.
The students you will be working with may have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASC), complex learning disabilities, or have a statement of educational need/Educational, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP). The schools pride themselves on being part of a supportive local authority and aim to support every child in developing their self-esteem, achieving personal targets, and fostering a love for learning. All staff work to inspire, motivate, challenge, and support each student, regardless of their individual needs.
Over 70% of mental health issues begin in childhood. We are looking for a professional and passionate individual who is dedicated to supporting children with SEMH and additional needs, and who can adapt to meet each student's individual needs, with excellent behaviour management skills.
Position: Mental Health Support Worker
If you have what it takes, you can join an experienced, innovative team with incredible potential!
At Protocol Education, we are looking for someone who:
- Believes that every student, regardless of their background or needs, can make outstanding progress
- Is determined, passionate, and inspiring in their leadership style and presence
- Utilises a variety of communication methods to deliver engaging and thoughtful lessons and CPD sessions
- Is caring and has the drive and passion to develop strong relationships and promote wellbeing among staff, students, parents, governors, professionals, and the local community.
Protocol Education can offer:
- Competitive rates based on your experience and responsibilities
- CPD during half-term or summer breaks
- Free webinars
- Social events
- NQT/ECT network and community
- Assistance with CV writing and marketing tools
If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who is passionate about supporting children with SEMH needs, then we would love to hear from you. Please apply now to lewis.sutherland@protocol-education.com or call Lewis on 0191 279 7270.
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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