Mental Health Support Worker - Secondary SEMH

Protocol Education

  • Newcastle
  • £89-108 per day
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
The RoleSome students carry more than just schoolbooks when they walk into class.At this specialist secondary SEMH setting in Newcastle, pupils aged 11–16 face emotional and behavioural challenges that make learning—and life—a bit tougher. They’re looking for someone steady, kind, and resilient to join their team this September. Someone who gets it.You’ll be the calm in their day, building trusted relationships and creating safe, structured spaces where they feel seen, heard, and valued. It’s a role full of small wins—and they all matter.What You’ll Be DoingSupporting young people with SEMH, trauma, and behaviour needsDelivering personalised interventions to support emotional regulation and wellbeingEncouraging positive behaviour and celebrating every bit of progressWorking hand-in-hand with teachers, SENCOs and therapists to keep things consistentBeing a constant, caring presence in a world that doesn’t always feel safeAbout YouYou don’t need to be a therapist—but you do need heart, patience, and a good dose of resilience.
Maybe you’ve worked in education, youth work, mental health or care. You’re confident using de-escalation techniques and understand that trust takes time. You know how to stay calm when others can’t.What You’ll GetWeekly PAYE pay – no umbrella deductions, no hidden feesFree online CPD including safeguarding and de-escalation strategiesDedicated SEMH consultant who knows the Newcastle schools inside-outLong-term options and routes into permanent roles if the fit’s rightWhy It MattersThis is more than just a job—it’s a chance to be someone’s safe space.
To be the adult who listens. Who stays. Who helps turn chaos into confidence. One conversation, one day, one student at a time.Apply now or get in touch for a chat about the role.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.Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

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