Mental Health Support Worker/Learning Mentor!

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to empower young people in Chelmsford. This full-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact on students' lives, guiding them through challenges with empathy and resilience. Join a collaborative team committed to fostering emotional growth and well-being. You’ll find a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers opportunities for professional development. If you’re passionate about making a difference, apply now and help shape the future of the next generation!

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for professional growth

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children with special needs.
• Experience in social care or personal experience with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.
• Build positive relationships to inspire confidence.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Resilience

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualifications in social care or education

Job description

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Posted:

02.05.2025

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Job Description:

Mental Health Support Worker/Learning Mentor Wanted! Make a Difference Today!

Are you passionate about empowering young people and supporting their mental health and emotional growth? Do you dream of a role where every day you can make a positive impact? Protocol Education is looking for dedicated individuals to join a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Chelmsford as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) or Teaching Assistant (TA).

Who Are We Looking For?
Whether you have:

• Experience in social care,
• Personal experience supporting individuals with SEND,
• Or simply a heart full of passion for helping children or vulnerable adults,
  We want to hear from YOU!

Your Mission:

• Work with students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, guiding them toward success.
• Build strong, positive relationships to inspire confidence and motivation.
• Help turn challenges into victories with your strong, resilient character and empathetic approach.

What You’ll Bring:

• A positive, can-do attitude with a knack for building rapport.
• A genuine passion for helping children with special needs thrive.
• A robust and adaptable personality, ready to handle the challenges and joys of this rewarding role.

The Details:

• Full-time, long-term position (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm).
• Join a supportive and collaborative team committed to making a difference every day.

Why Join Us?
At Protocol Education, we believe in empowering our staff as much as our students. Here, you’ll find:

• An environment where your dedication matters,
• A chance to develop your skills and grow professionally,
• And most importantly, an opportunity to change lives.

If this sounds like your perfect opportunity, APPLY NOW to embark on a journey of inspiration, growth, and making a real impact! Together, let’s empower the next generation.

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.

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