We are working with a specialist school that is looking for a 1:1 SEMH Support Assistant who can offer patience, encouragement, and a steady presence to a pupil who needs a little extra support. The role is centred around building trust, creating consistent routines, and helping a young person feel confident and settled throughout the school day.
Experience working with children or young people is always useful, but it is not essential. The school is happy to offer guidance to someone who is reliable, compassionate, and willing to learn. If you can stay calm during challenging moments and enjoy helping pupils feel understood, you could be a great match for this role.
Requirements
1. Providing one-to-one support to a pupil with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
2. Helping them manage emotions, stay regulated, and engage with learning.
3. Working closely with teachers and support staff to follow agreed strategies.
4. Encouraging positive routines and helping the pupil feel safe and supported.
What the school is hoping for
5. A calm and caring approach, with the ability to build positive relationships.
6. An interest in supporting pupils with additional needs, including SEMH.
7. Good communication skills and a willingness to work as part of a wider team.
8. Experience is helpful but not required, as full support will be provided.
What Protocol Education offers
9. Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies involved.
10. Free access to our online CPD Academy, including courses on SEMH and behaviour support.
11. A supportive consultant who will guide you through your placement.
12. Opportunities to grow and develop in a specialist school environment.
If you would like a role where your support truly makes a difference to one young person’s day, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
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.
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