SEMH Teaching Assistant (Flexible)
Location: Sunderland
Salary: £90–£110 per day
Contract: Flexible / Full-time or Part-time
Start Date: Ongoing
Do you thrive in a role where every day is different?
The Beacon Centre, an SEMH specialist school, is looking for Teaching Assistants to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. You’ll be part of a dedicated team helping young people re-engage with education through patience, empathy, and positive relationships.
What you’ll be doing:
* Supporting students in lessons and around school
* Helping pupils regulate emotions and develop coping strategies
* Encouraging participation through creative, hands-on learning
* Promoting independence and resilience
What we’re looking for:
* Experience in SEMH, behaviour mentoring, or alternative provision (desirable but not essential)
* A resilient, caring nature with a “never give up” attitude
* Flexibility to adapt to changing needs
Why join us?
* Choose your working days to fit around life
* Competitive daily pay, paid weekly
* Free training opportunities, including Thrive
* Friendly consultants who actually listen
If you’re ready to be the difference for a young person, get in touch today.
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.
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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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