Mental Health Youth Support Worker - Gateshead

Mental Health Youth Support Worker – Gateshead
Full-time | Long-term | Primary SEN School

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs? Do you believe every pupil deserves the chance to thrive, no matter their background or challenges?

Protocol Education is working with a nurturing Primary SEN school in Gateshead, supporting pupils with Autism (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and a range of additional learning needs. Many pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and the school is committed to helping every child build confidence, develop key life skills, and engage positively with learning.

You’ll be joining a dedicated, supportive team who work collaboratively to create a calm, structured environment where pupils feel safe, understood, and ready to succeed.

Your role as a Mental Health Youth Support Worker

• Support pupils with SEMH and additional needs in lessons and throughout the school day
• Help children regulate emotions, build resilience, and develop positive coping strategies
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where pupils feel valued and supported
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to provide consistent support
• Encourage engagement, independence, and positive behaviour

We’re looking for someone who

• Believes every child can make progress, regardless of their needs
• Brings patience, resilience, and a positive attitude
• Can manage behaviour calmly and adapt to individual pupils
• Builds strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
• Is caring, compassionate, and motivated to make a difference

About the school

This Primary SEN school in Gateshead has a strong focus on inclusion, consistency, and nurturing relationships. Staff work closely together to support pupils with a wide range of needs, creating a structured and supportive environment where every child is encouraged to succeed at their own pace.

With Protocol Education, you’ll get

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay, based on your experience
• Free access to CPD and training (Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, Team Teach & more)
• £250 referral bonus when you recommend a teacher or TA
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities across SEN, mainstream, and alternative provisions

This role requires an enhanced DBS check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

If you’re looking for a role where you can build meaningful relationships, support emotional development, and make a genuine impact every day—this could be the perfect fit.

Apply today or get in touch to find out more.

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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