SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Teesside
Some pupils need a little extra support to thrive. That’s where you come in.
We’re looking for a confident and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, including those with ADHD and challenging behaviour.
If you’re calm under pressure, great at building trust, and know how to turn a tough moment into a positive one, this could be a brilliant role for you.
What you’ll be doing
* Supporting pupils with SEMH needs in and out of the classroom
* Helping pupils regulate emotions and stay engaged in learning
* Working closely with teachers and SEN staff to create a positive learning space
* Using behaviour strategies to support pupils with ADHD and challenging behaviour
* Building strong relationships that help pupils feel safe, confident, and ready to learn
What we’re looking for
* Experience working with SEMH, ADHD, or challenging behaviour
* A calm, patient, and resilient approach
* A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
* SEN qualifications desirable, but not essential
* Someone who genuinely wants to make a difference in a pupil’s day
What you’ll get
* Weekly pay through PAYE
* Friendly support from a dedicated consultant
* Access to our free CPD training
* FREE Thrive training, helping you build specialist skills in emotional and behavioural support
* Opportunities in SEND, alternative provision, and mainstream settings
You’re not “just” a TA. You’re often the calm voice, the steady support, and the person who helps pupils get back on track. Schools need people like you.
Interested? Apply today or get in touch to find out more.
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.
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