We are working with a specialist setting in South Shields to recruit a SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. The setting focuses on structure, trust and emotional safety, helping pupils re-engage with learning at their own pace.
Staff work as a close-knit team, with strong leadership and realistic expectations.
South Shields | On-site parking available
£90 – £110 per day | PAYE
About the role
1. Supporting pupils with SEMH needs
2. Providing emotional and behavioural support
3. Working 1:1 and in small groups
4. Supporting engagement with learning
5. Reinforcing routines and positive behaviour
About the setting
6. Specialist SEMH provision
7. Small group teaching
8. Trauma-informed approach
9. Highly supportive staff team
The ideal candidate
10. SEMH, behaviour or care experience
11. Resilient, patient and empathetic
12. Confident working in challenging situations
Why work with Protocol Education
13. Weekly PAYE pay
14. Thrive and SEMH training available
15. Dedicated SEN consultant support
16. Long-term opportunities
Apply now to support pupils on their journey forward.
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 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.
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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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