SEMH Support Assistant Pay: £90–£110 per day (PAYE only – NO umbrella) Location: Redbridge Contract: Full-time | Long-term If you’re the kind of person who can stay grounded when behaviour escalates, read between the lines of challenging behaviour, and show up consistently even on tough days, this role could be for you. This is a hands-on SEMH support role in a school setting where relationships matter. You’ll be working with pupils who struggle with emotional regulation, trust, and boundaries. Your role will include: • Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups across the school day • Helping students manage behaviour, emotions, and transitions • Responding to challenging behaviour using clear, consistent strategies • Encouraging engagement in learning and daily routines • Being a reliable, steady presence for pupils who need structure and understanding • Working closely with teachers, SEN staff, and pastoral teams We’re looking for someone who: • Has experience with SEMH, behaviour support, PRUs, youth work, care, or similar settings • Can remain calm under pressure and think clearly in the moment • Builds trust through consistency, not confrontation • Is confident setting boundaries while staying respectful and fair What you’ll get: • £90–£110 per day, paid weekly via PAYE • Long-term placements with consistency and routine • Free CPD including behaviour management, de-escalation & trauma-informed training • Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant • Opportunities across specialist and alternative provision schools in Redbridge If you want a job where your presence genuinely impacts a young person’s day, where small wins matter, and where consistency counts, we’d love to hear from you. Please note: This advert is to build a pool of strong SEMH Support Assistants for schools across Redbridge. Opportunities may vary by setting. 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.