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Protocol Education
Mental Health Support Worker / Behaviour Mentor
Witham, Essex
Contact Protocol Education
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Salary
- £92.63 - 110 - Day
- Recruiter
- Protocol Education
- Closes
- 07 Dec 2026
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives?
Do you enjoy working with children or vulnerable adults?
Do you have a background in Education, social care or support work?
Or personal experience supporting individuals who have experienced Trauma, Distress, Challenging behaviour or SEND?
If so, this could be the perfect role for you.
Protocol Education are currently recruiting a Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant to join a supportive SEMH Provision in Mid / North Essex. You’ll be part of a dedicated team working with students who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
About the role:
Supporting students on a 1:1 and small group basis
Helping to manage behaviour and encourage engagement in learning
Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils
Working alongside experienced staff in a collaborative environment
What we’re looking for:
A positive, resilient and proactive attitude
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A genuine interest in supporting young people with additional needs
Experience is beneficial but not essential – the right mindset and personality is key
The details:
Full-time, long-term position
Monday to Thurs, 08:30 – 4pm / Fri 3:30pm finish
Sites based in Witham, Heybridge, Colchester and Clacton
We welcome applicants from:
Chelmsford, Witham, Maldon, Braintree, Colchester, Tendring and surrounding areas.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with a strong character who thrives in a challenging but highly fulfilling environment.
If you’re ready to support and inspire young people, APPLY NOW.
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. xjnqpsq
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Ad ID: 5419121557
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