SEMH Teaching Assistant – Northumberland Do you have the patience of a saint and the sense of humour to match? We’re on the lookout for a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs in a Northumberland school. The role: Every day will be different, but your goal stays the same: to help young people feel safe, understood, and ready to learn. You’ll be working 1:1 and in small groups, supporting pupils to regulate their emotions, build confidence, and engage with learning in a positive way. What you’ll be doing: Supporting children with SEMH needs inside and outside the classroom Building strong, trusting relationships that make pupils feel seen and valued Using positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and outside agencies to support pupil progress What we’re looking for: Experience working with young people (schools, youth work, care, or similar) A calm, resilient approach and a genuine passion for supporting SEMH pupils Strong communication and the ability to work as part of a supportive team Flexibility, patience, and the ability to think on your feet Why join Protocol Education? Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies FREE access to our CPD Academy, including Thrive training Specialist SEMH and SEND consultant support Local, long-term roles across Northumberland where your work really matters Referral scheme – earn rewards for introducing friends This is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be the person who helps a child believe in themselves again. Apply today to start making a difference in Northumberland. 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.