Resilient. Patient. Calm under pressure. A primary school in Withywood is looking for a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs within a specialist nurture provision. About the School This is a mainstream primary with an on-site nurture base supporting children who need extra emotional and behavioural support. Class sizes are small, routines are consistent, and staff are trained in trauma-informed approaches. Leadership are realistic, supportive, and understand that behaviour is communication. Your Role Supporting pupils with emotional regulation Using de-escalation strategies Supporting learning in small groups Building strong, trusting relationships Working closely with pastoral staff and teachers The Ideal Candidate Experience with SEMH or challenging behaviour Calm, grounded and emotionally steady Clear communicator Team player This role isn’t about being loud. It’s about being consistent, firm, and kind. Why Protocol Education? We understand SEND settings and we won’t place you somewhere that doesn’t suit your experience. Weekly PAYE pay Access to behaviour and de-escalation CPD Ongoing check-ins from your consultant Opportunities in specialist primary settings If you’re someone who can turn tough mornings into steady afternoons, this school needs you. Apply now or give the branch a call on for a friendly, no-pressure chat about the roles. 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.