Job Title: SEMH Learning & Pastoral Support Assistant
Location: Newcastle
Contract: Monday to Friday, Full-time
Start Date: September 2025
Looking for a role that makes a real difference every single day?
We’re working with a fantastic secondary school in Newcastle that’s home to a specialist SEMH provision—and they’re looking for someone brilliant to join their team.
This full-time role (Monday to Friday) is all about providing the right mix of learning and pastoral support to a small group of pupils who access the SEMH base. You’ll be supporting them in the classroom, helping them stay engaged with learning, and playing a key part in their wider emotional and social development.
The ideal candidate will be calm under pressure, great at building trust, and confident supporting young people with social, emotional, or behavioural needs.
What you’ll be doing:
* Working within the SEMH provision of a secondary school
* Supporting a small group of pupils throughout the school day
* Providing in-class learning support
* Delivering pastoral care and managing behaviour positively
* Being a reliable, caring presence for pupils who need consistency
What we’re looking for:
* Experience working with young people with SEMH or behaviour needs
* A patient, confident, and nurturing approach
* Great communication skills and resilience
* A team player with a big heart and a steady head
Why join Protocol Education?
* Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella companies)
* FREE access to our online CPD Academy
* Personalised support from your dedicated Newcastle consultant
* Referral scheme – earn £50 when you refer a friend who works 10+ days
* Opportunities in mainstream and alternative education settings
Ready to make a difference? Apply now 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.
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