💼 Full-Time Position

Mental Health Support Worker

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Protocol Education
📍 Sunderland, England, United Kingdom
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Location
Sunderland, United Kingdom
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Posted
June 09, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

This Sunderland school believes that emotional wellbeing is the foundation for learning. Staff work together to create a calm, safe and supportive environment where pupils feel understood and listened to. With a strong focus on mental health, regulation and positive relationships, they’re now looking for a Mental Health Support Worker who can help pupils navigate challenges and rebuild confidence.

Your role will include



  • Providing 1:1 and small group mental health support


  • Helping pupils regulate emotions and manage anxiety


  • Supporting pupils to re-engage with learning and routines


  • Working closely with pastoral staff, SEN teams and teachers


  • What we’re looking for



  • Experience supporting mental health, wellbeing or SEMH needs


  • A calm, empathetic and patient approach


  • Confidence building trusting relationships with young people<...