Overview
Are you passionate about supporting young people with their mental health and emotional wellbeing?
A specialist SEN unit in Barnet is currently recruiting a full-time Mental Health Worker to support children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs within a supportive and structured environment. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who can build positive relationships, remain calm under pressure, and help students feel safe, understood, and ready to engage with learning.
Responsibilities
* Supporting students with SEMH and additional needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
* Helping young people develop emotional regulation and positive coping strategies
* Managing challenging behaviour using positive behaviour support techniques
* Building strong and trusting relationships with students
* Supporting students both inside and outside of the classroom
* Working closely with teachers, support staff, families, and external professionals
* Creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
Qualifications
* Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEN, or mental health needs
* A calm, patient, and resilient approach
* Strong communication and behaviour management skills
* A genuine passion for supporting young people to thrive
* Previous experience within schools, youth work, care, or support work is desirable
Preferred Backgrounds
* Youth work
* Support work
* Sports coaching
* Psychology
* Social care
* Mentoring
* SEN support
Employment Terms
This is a temporary position, with the possibility of the role becoming permanent at a later date. Pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
Benefits and Safeguarding
* Free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training for all workers.
* All candidates must have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and be subscribed to the DBS Update Service.
* Protocol Education undertakes safeguarding checks in accordance with the Department for Education’s statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’.
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