Teaching Assistant (SEMH School)
Location: Berkeley, Gloucestershire
Protocol Education is working in partnership with a specialist SEMH school in Berkeley to recruit a Teaching Assistant to support young people aged 11–16.
About the school
The school supports pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs and brings together the best elements of both mainstream and specialist education.
The focus is on preparing young people for life beyond school, with further education, employability and independence at the heart of the school’s ethos. It’s a setting where relationships matter, consistency is key and every young person is supported to achieve their own goals.
The role
As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll support pupils with their learning, wellbeing and personal development, helping to create a caring, safe and structured environment where they can thrive.
You’ll work closely with teachers and other professionals to support learning, behaviour and emotional regulation. At times, this may include personal care support and positive behaviour strategies, always using a tailored, pupil-centred approach.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Building warm, trusting and supportive relationships with pupils
2. Helping pupils feel safe, settled and ready to learn
3. Promoting independence, confidence and personal development
4. Supporting the delivery of a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum
5. Supporting the Class Teacher with the day-to-day running of the classroom
6. Responding flexibly to the changing needs of the school
7. Supporting pupils’ cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural and physical development
8. Working collaboratively as part of a multi-professional team
9. Completing documentation relating to behaviour, wellbeing or incidents when required
This is a varied role where no two days look the same, ideal for someone who enjoys working hands-on and making a real difference.
What we’re looking for
Previous experience isn’t essential. What matters most is your ability to build trusted, professional relationships with young people.
You’ll need:
10. GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
11. An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
12. A child-first, compassionate approach
13. Creativity, positivity and resilience
14. A genuine commitment to supporting young people as individuals
What’s on offer
15. Full training and continued support
16. Funded opportunities to gain further qualifications
17. Life assurance and enhanced pension scheme
18. Health Cash Back Plan
19. Car lease and cycle to work schemes
20. Perkbox discounts and benefits
21. Free on-site parking
22. Employee Assistance Programme
Applying through Protocol Education
When you apply via Protocol Education, you’ll benefit from:
23. A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout the process
24. Honest insight into the school and role
25. Interview preparation and ongoing support
26. Access to free CPD and training opportunities
Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches.
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.
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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