Join Our Team as a Mental Health Support Worker in South Shields
Location: South Shields
Employment Type: Full-Time
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to support students across schools in South Shields.
About the Role:
We are looking for a compassionate and committed individual to fill the role of Mental Health Support Worker. In this position, you will have the chance to work closely with children who have diverse needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), complex learning disabilities, and those with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs). You will be part of a supportive local authority focused on delivering personalized support that helps each child build self-esteem, reach their goals, and develop a love for learning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Mental Health Support: Provide essential support to children with SEMH needs across various schools in South Shields.
- Tailored Care: Work with students who have ASC, complex learning disabilities, and EHCPs, offering individualized support.
- Collaborative Approach: Join a dedicated local authority team that prioritizes tailored and effective support for every child.
- Inspire Success: Motivate and challenge students to achieve their personal best, regardless of their challenges.
- Positive Learning Environment: Utilize effective behavior management techniques to create a supportive and productive classroom atmosphere.
- Foster Growth: Support students in both their personal and academic development.
What We’re Looking For:
- Dedication: A compassionate person with a strong passion for supporting children with additional needs.
- Belief in Potential: A firm belief in the ability of every student to make significant progress.
- Leadership Qualities: Someone who is rigorous, determined, creative, and inspirational in their approach.
- Communication Skills: Proficiency in various communication methods to deliver engaging lessons and professional development sessions.
- Relationship Building: A caring and passionate individual dedicated to building strong relationships with students, staff, parents, governors, professionals, and the local community.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re eager to contribute to a supportive and dynamic educational environment, join Protocol Education as a Mental Health Support Worker. Together, we can help students achieve their full potential.
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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