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 meaningful impact on the lives of children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Protocol Education is looking for a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to provide essential support to students across schools in South Shields. About the Role As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will work closely with children who have Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), complex learning disabilities, and Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs). You'll play a pivotal role in delivering personalized support that helps students build self-esteem, achieve their goals, and develop a love for learning. Key Responsibilities Mental Health Support: Offer vital support to students with SEMH needs in various school settings. Tailored Assistance: Provide individualized care for students with ASC, complex learning needs, and EHCPs. Collaborative Work: Join a committed local authority team focused on delivering effective, tailored support. Inspire Success: Encourage and challenge students to reach their personal best, regardless of obstacles. Positive Learning Environment: Implement effective behavior management strategies to foster a supportive and productive classroom atmosphere. Personal and Academic Growth: Assist students in achieving success both personally and academically. What We’re Looking For Compassion and Dedication: A caring individual with a passion for supporting children with additional needs. Belief in Potential: Confidence in every student’s ability to achieve significant progress. Inspirational Approach: A creative, determined, and rigorous individual who motivates students. Strong Communicator: Proficiency in diverse communication methods to deliver impactful lessons and professional support. Relationship Builder: A person committed to forming strong connections with students, staff, parents, governors, and the community. Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re passionate about creating a supportive and dynamic educational environment, join Protocol Education as a Mental Health Support Worker. Together, we can help students achieve their full potential. Email: Call: Join us in shaping brighter futures for students in South Shields 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.