Youth Mental Health Support Worker in Bristol

Looking for a role where you can genuinely change a young person’s day, and sometimes their whole direction? We’re working with a welcoming secondary school in Bristol that does things properly. It’s a nurturing and diverse secondary school setting supporting students aged 11–16. This is a school known locally for its strong sense of community and commitment to wellbeing. Ofsted praised the positive relationships between staff and pupils, the calm, purposeful atmosphere, and the thoughtful support in place for students with social, emotional and mental health needs. In short, it’s a place where young people feel safe, supported and believed in.

The role involves:

• Supporting students aged 11–16, likely with SEMH or SEND needs
• Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, term time only
• Starting from £13.75 per hour (around £90 per day)
• Starting ASAP, once you are cleared and compliant with our registration checks

You’ll work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to help students regulate emotions, engage with learning and build positive relationships. Some days will be challenging. Many days will be incredibly rewarding. Every day, you’ll know your presence matters.

This role suits people who care deeply about young people and want to be part of something meaningful. You might be a graduate, youth worker, sports coach, teaching assistant or support worker. You might be local and looking for a long‑term role in a school that values its staff. Experience is welcome, but it’s not the deal‑breaker. What matters most is who you are. If you’re patient, empathetic, consistent and good at building trust, you’ll fit right in. Skills from youth work, coaching or support roles, like communication, encouragement and emotional awareness, translate brilliantly when working with students who require additional support.

This is hands‑on, purposeful work in a school that understands behaviour is communication and believes every young person deserves the chance to succeed. If you’re ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today 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. Full assistance provided.