Mental Health Support Worker / Behavioural Support

TN United Kingdom; Uttlesford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider in Dunmow seeks a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker / Behavioural Support to inspire and support students with special educational needs and mental health challenges. The ideal candidate will possess strong de-escalation skills and the ability to build rapport with students from diverse backgrounds. This temporary position offers a competitive salary and the potential for permanent placement.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Potential for permanent position

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND/SEMH pupils is essential.
• Background in outdoor activities, sports, arts, or food tech is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage challenging behaviors and support students with SEMH.
• Engage in outdoor and creative activities.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

De-escalation strategies

Building rapport

Education

Appropriate qualifications and training

Job description

Job Title:

Mental Health Support Worker / Behavioural Support, Dunmow

Client:

Protocol Education

Location:

Dunmow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU Work Permit Required:

Yes

Job Reference:

be5be0fa68b5

Job Views:

12

Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

Seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant to start ASAP!

Are you passionate about working with SEND/SEMH pupils? A specialist provision in Dunmow seeks individuals eager to inspire students with SEMH, many from distressed backgrounds.

The ideal candidate will be confident with de-escalation strategies, able to build strong rapport, and manage challenging behaviours. Empathy and a good understanding of special educational needs or social, emotional, and mental health are essential.

Resilience and dedication are required. Experience in outdoor activities, sports, arts, or food tech would be advantageous, as the role involves outdoor and creative activities.

Working hours are 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday. A competitive salary is offered.

If interested, please APPLY NOW!

Additional Information:

Applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training. Please refer to the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for details.

Pay rates include statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with potential for permanency later.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding children and conducts safeguarding checks in accordance with DfE guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, which may include online searches.

We provide free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training. All candidates must have or obtain a valid enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Full assistance is available. For privacy policy details, visit the Protocol Education website.