Mental Health Support Worker - Secondary SEMH
- South Shields, Tyne and Wear
- £108 per day
- Temporary
- Full-time
Location: South Shields
Salary: £89–£108 per day
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Start Date: September 2025Are you calm, resilient, and ready to make a real difference to young people’s lives?We’re working with a specialist secondary setting in South Shields that supports pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH). They’re looking for a compassionate Mental Health Support Worker to join their team from September.What you’ll be doing:Supporting pupils aged 11–16 who face a range of emotional and behavioural challengesBuilding trusted relationships and helping students feel safe, heard, and valuedDelivering personalised interventions to support self-regulation and wellbeingWorking closely with teachers, SENCOs and therapists to create a consistent, trauma-informed approachEncouraging positive behaviour and celebrating small steps of progressAbout you:Experience supporting young people with SEMH, trauma, or behavioural needsConfident using de-escalation strategies and building trust over timePatient, empathetic and able to stay calm under pressureRelevant background (education, youth work, mental health, psychology or care)What Protocol Education offers:Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella deductions)FREE access to our online CPD Academy, including de-escalation and safeguardingPersonalised support from a consultant who understands SEMH settingsOpportunities to secure long-term roles or transition to permanent contractsThis is more than just a job-it’s a chance to be someone’s safe space.Apply now or get in touch to learn more about the role.
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