Join Protocol Education as a Mental Health Support Worker / Learning Mentor in Southend!
Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people?
Do you have a background in social care, experience supporting individuals with SEND, or simply a passion for helping vulnerable children thrive?
Protocol Education is currently recruiting on behalf of a supportive and inclusive Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Southend, and we’re looking for compassionate and resilient individuals to join the team as a Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with children who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You’ll play a vital role in helping them engage with their learning and feel supported throughout the school day.
What we’re looking for:
A genuine passion for working with children and young people with special educational needs
A calm, nurturing and positive approach to behaviour and learning
The ability to build strong, trusting relationships with students
Resilience, patience and adaptability — no two days are the same!
Previous experience in education, social care, or personal experience supporting SEND is a bonus — but not essential!
The role:
Full-time, long-term position (Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm)
Based in a PRU setting in Southend-on-Sea
Supporting students with SEMH needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
Working alongside a dedicated and friendly staff team
If you’re enthusiastic, empathetic and ready to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today with Protocol Education and help us support every child to reach their potential.
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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