Mental Health Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Support Assistant in North Tyneside for a full-time, temporary role. This position focuses on supporting students facing mental health challenges and fostering an inclusive environment. Applicants should be empathetic and have excellent communication skills, with a genuine passion for making a positive impact in students' lives.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding training

Opportunity for a permanent contract

Qualifications

• Dedicated to supporting students with mental health needs.
• Willingness to undergo safeguarding training.
• No previous experience required but a positive attitude is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to students experiencing mental health challenges.
• Help students manage feelings and develop coping strategies.
• Foster a positive and inclusive atmosphere.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Education

Relevant qualifications and training

Job description

We are currently looking for a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Support Assistant to join our team in North Tyneside on a full-time, temporary basis. This is an exciting opportunity to support students with mental health needs, helping them navigate challenges and thrive in a supportive environment.

In this role, you will provide direct support to students facing emotional and mental health challenges, helping them to manage their feelings and develop coping strategies. You will work alongside the support team to foster a positive, inclusive atmosphere, ensuring that students feel supported, respected, and motivated to reach their full potential.

Previous experience is not required, as long as you are dedicated and open minded we would love to hear from you. We are seeking individuals who are calm, patient, and empathetic, with a genuine desire to make a positive impact on students' lives. Excellent communication skills and a passion for helping young people are key attributes we value.

This is a full-time, temporary position offering the opportunity to play a key role in promoting mental health and well-being. If you're ready to support students in a meaningful way and help them achieve their potential, we encourage you to apply.

***Pay scale depending on qualifications and experience ***

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.

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.