SEMH Teaching Assistant – Secondary Schools, Newcastle Pay: £90–£115 per day (PAYE) Start Date: ASAP Location: Newcastle upon Tyne About the Role: We are looking for a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs in secondary schools across Newcastle. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about making a real difference in students’ lives and supporting their learning and wellbeing. Key Requirements: Experience supporting students with SEMH or similar needs Previous experience working in a secondary school environment Strong interpersonal skills and patience Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with young people Confident in supporting classroom learning and individual interventions Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures Role Expectations: Support students with SEMH needs both inside and outside the classroom Assist in planning and delivering learning activities tailored to individual needs Help maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment Monitor and report on student progress, engagement, and behaviour Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and other school staff Protocol Education Perks: Weekly Pay: Receive your salary weekly via PAYE—no umbrella companies. Free CPD: Access training in behaviour management, SEND, and SEMH strategies. Dedicated Support: Your consultant will provide personalised support throughout your placement. Referral Bonus: Earn £50 for every friend you refer to Protocol Education. Flexible Opportunities: Short-term, long-term, and permanent roles to suit your lifestyle. Competitive Rates: £90–£115 per day, depending on experience and assignment type. Hassle-Free Payroll: No hidden fees or complications. Apply Now: If you are committed to supporting students with SEMH needs and helping them thrive in a secondary school setting, we want to hear from you. Join our Newcastle teaching community today! 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.