Therapeutic Support Worker

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Therapeutic Support Worker to join our team in SEND and SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) schools. You will provide tailored support to students, promoting their emotional wellbeing, social development, and learning engagement. This role is ideal for individuals with a genuine passion for making a positive difference in the lives of young people with additional needs.

• Deliver one-to-one and group therapeutic support under guidance from teachers and SENCOs.
• Support students in managing emotions, building social skills, and developing coping strategies.
• Assist in implementing individualised behaviour and support plans.
• Collaborate with school staff, families, and external professionals to ensure consistent support.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to the evaluation of interventions.

• Experience working with children or young people in educational or therapeutic settings.
• Understanding of SEND, SEMH, or related needs.
• Strong communication, empathy, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 3 in Health & Social Care, Education, or equivalent) are desirable.

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella company deductions.
• Free CPD training, including access to our Thrive training to strengthen skills in supporting emotional wellbeing.
• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant.
• Opportunities to progress into teaching, educational psychology, or long‑term SEND support roles.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted asap.

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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