Behaviour & Emotional Regulation Support Assistant
Location: Sunderland
Contract: Full time, long term
Start: ASAP
Pay: £89 to £110 per day (PAYE)
This specialist setting is looking for someone steady, confident, and brilliant at building trust. You’ll be working with pupils who need extra help regulating emotions, managing behaviour, and feeling safe in the classroom.
Daily responsibilities:
1. Supporting pupils through challenging moments with calm guidance
2. Helping pupils develop emotional regulation skills
3. Offering consistent, predictable boundaries
4. Using trauma-informed approaches
5. Working alongside the behaviour and wellbeing team
Ideal candidates:
6. Have worked with SEMH or behaviour needs
7. Understand de-escalation
8. Communicate clearly and calmly
9. Enjoy helping pupils grow in confidence and resilience
With Protocol Education:
10. Weekly PAYE pay
11. Free CPD including behaviour and SEND modules
12. Support from a consultant who knows this type of setting
13. Opportunities for progression
Ready for a rewarding role with real impact? Apply now.
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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