Mental Health Support Assistant - Wallsend (Full-Time)

Mental Health Support Assistant – Wallsend (Full-Time) Support emotional wellbeing, build trust and help pupils thrive in education. Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time Mental Health Support Assistant to join a specialist setting in Wallsend. This role involves supporting pupils with SEMH needs, Autism and associated learning difficulties, helping them overcome barriers and engage positively with school life. You'll provide the consistency, encouragement and understanding that enables young people to feel safe, supported and successful. Why work with Protocol Education? We understand the growing importance of mental health support within education and are committed to helping staff develop specialist skills. You'll receive: Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companiesFREE access to our online CPD AcademyMental Health, SEND and Behaviour trainingDedicated local consultant supportLong-term opportunitiesCareer progression guidanceOngoing wellbeing support What you'll be doing Providing targeted emotional supportSupporting pupils during challenging momentsEncouraging coping and regulation strategiesBuilding positive relationshipsSupporting learning and engagementWorking alongside pastoral teamsPromoting confidence and resilienceMonitoring pupil wellbeing What we're looking for You'll be caring, resilient and supportive. You'll also be: A strong listenerCalm under pressureEmpathetic and patientProfessional and reliablePassionate about helping young people Who this role would suit Psychology GraduatesMental Health Support WorkersYouth WorkersTeaching AssistantsLearning MentorsBehaviour Support Workers Apply today and help pupils develop the confidence and resilience to succeed. 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.