Mental Health Support Worker

Job description

Mental Health Youth Support Worker – NewcastleFull-time | Long-term | Specialist SEND Setting

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs? Do you believe every pupil deserves the chance to thrive, no matter their background or challenges?

Protocol Education is working with a thriving special needs school in Newcastle, supporting pupils with Autism (ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and complex learning disabilities. Many of the pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and the school prides itself on helping every child build self-esteem, achieve meaningful targets, and develop a love of learning.

You'll be joining a dedicated, innovative team who work tirelessly to inspire, motivate, and support pupils to achieve their very best.

Your role as a Mental Health Youth Support Worker

Support children and young people with SEMH and additional needs in lessons and around school

Help pupils regulate emotions, build resilience, and develop positive coping strategies

Create a safe, nurturing environment where pupils feel valued and motivated to learn

Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to provide consistent support

We're looking for someone who

Believes every student can make progress, whatever their needs

Brings creativity, resilience, and determination to their work

Has strong behaviour management and the ability to adapt to different pupils

Builds positive relationships with staff, students, and the wider school community

Is caring, compassionate, and ready to make a lasting difference

With Protocol Education, you'll get

Competitive weekly PAYE pay that reflects your experience

Free access to CPD and training (Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, Team Teach & more)

£250 referral bonus when you recommend a teacher or TA

Online webinars, CV support, and marketing tools to boost your career

Social events and networking opportunities with other SEND educators

This is your chance to join an experienced, supportive team and play a vital role in helping young people achieve their potential.

Apply today through this advert or via our website.

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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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

15-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English