SEMH Learning Support Assistant – Challenging but Rewarding Role Location: Ferryhill | Primary PRU Protocol Education are recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant to work in a challenging but highly rewarding PRU setting in Ferryhill. This role is suited to individuals who are confident, resilient, and committed to supporting children with SEMH needs. What your day will look like: Supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour De-escalating situations and promoting positive choices Delivering tailored support both inside and outside the classroom Building strong, trusting relationships Encouraging emotional and academic development What we need from you: A calm, patient, and firm approach Ability to handle challenging situations Passion for supporting vulnerable children Driving is strongly recommended Why work with Protocol Education? Dedicated consultant support Access to CPD and behaviour training Opportunities to progress within education Experience that will strengthen your career pathway If this sounds like the role for you please apply 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.