Mental Health Support Worker

5 months ago


Sunderland, United Kingdom Protocol Education Full time

Protocol Education is currently seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to work with children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in schools across Sunderland.

The students who attend these schools have a range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), complex learning disabilities, and those identified as having an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP). As part of a supportive local authority, these schools are committed to providing individualised support to help each child develop their self-esteem, achieve personal targets, and cultivate a love for learning. Our team of staff is dedicated to inspiring, motivating, challenging, and supporting each student, regardless of their individual needs.

We are looking for a professional and passionate individual who shares our commitment to supporting children with additional needs. You must be adaptable and able to meet the unique needs of each student, using excellent behaviour management techniques to create a positive learning environment.

Position: Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Youth Support Worker

If you have what it takes, you can join our experienced, innovative team with incredible potential
- Believes that every student, regardless of their background or needs, can make outstanding progress
- Is rigorous, relentless, determined, creative, and inspirational in their leadership style
- Utilises a variety of communication methods to deliver engaging and thoughtful lessons and CPD sessions
- Is caring and passionate about developing strong relationships with staff, students, parents, governors, professionals, and the local community

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.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.



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