Mental Health Student Support

5 months ago


Sunderland, United Kingdom Protocol Education Full time

**Job Advert: Mental Health Support Worker**

**Company**: Protocol Education
**Location**: Sunderland, United Kingdom
**Salary**: Competitive

**About Us**:
Protocol Education is a dedicated and compassionate team committed to promoting positive mental health in schools across the North East. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

**Position Overview**:
We are seeking a friendly and approachable individual with a genuine passion for supporting students with SEND to join our team. This role offers short-term opportunities initially, 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 SEMH
- Collaborate with students, teachers, and parents
- Manage behaviour and serve as a positive role model
- Assist in student development, both personally and educationally
- 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
- Passion for promoting mental health
- Thorough understanding of SEND and SEMH

**Teaching experience is desired but not essential.**

**How to Apply**:
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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