We are working with a specialist secondary setting in Sunderland to recruit a SEMH Teaching Assistant for supply and long-term opportunities. The school takes a trauma-informed, relationship-led approach, supporting pupils who need consistency, structure and understanding to re-engage with learning. This role suits a resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant who can remain calm under pressure and build strong, trusting relationships with pupils. Sunderland | Easily accessible by car, parking available on site £90 – £105 per day | PAYE | Depending on experience About the role Support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs Work 1:1 and in small groups Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies Help pupils re-engage with learning and routines Work closely with teachers, pastoral and SEN teams About the school Specialist SEMH provision Strong focus on wellbeing and consistency Clear behaviour frameworks and routines Highly supportive leadership and staff team Ideal for drivers commuting from Sunderland, Washington or Seaham The ideal candidate Experience supporting SEMH, behaviour or additional needs Calm, patient and resilient approach Confident building positive relationships Reliable and professional Why work with Protocol Education PAYE only, no umbrella companies Competitive daily rates paid weekly Dedicated SEN consultant support Access to CPD, SEN and Thrive training Long-term and permanent opportunities available 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. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.