SEMH Teaching Assistant – South Shields (Alternative Provision) Start: January Contract: Full time, long term We’re working with an alternative provision in South Shields that supports pupils who need a more bespoke, therapeutic approach to learning. The setting offers small classes, strong pastoral support and a focus on helping young people rebuild confidence and routines. We’re looking for a calm, steady SEMH Teaching Assistant who’s great at forming trusted relationships and keeping pupils regulated throughout the day. You’ll be doing: • Supporting pupils who struggle with emotional regulation, anxiety and behaviour • Using de-escalation, restorative conversations and predictable routines • Helping pupils engage with learning at their own pace • Working closely with teachers, mentors and pastoral leads You’ll need: • Experience in SEMH, alternative provision or youth work • A patient, compassionate approach • Confidence working with dysregulated or vulnerable pupils 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.