We are working with a specialist SEMH setting in Sunderland to recruit a SEMH Teaching Assistant for long-term and supply opportunities. The school follows a trauma-informed approach, prioritising relationships, consistency and emotional safety to help pupils succeed.
This role suits a SEMH Teaching Assistant who can remain calm, patient and supportive in challenging situations.
Sunderland | Easily accessible by car, on-site parking available
£90 – £110 per day | PAYE | Depending on experience
About the role
1. Support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs
2. Provide 1:1 and small group support
3. Help pupils regulate emotions and behaviour
4. Encourage positive engagement with learning
5. Work closely with teachers, SEN and pastoral teams
About the school
6. Specialist SEMH provision
7. Small class sizes and strong staff support
8. Clear routines and consistent behaviour strategies
9. Supportive leadership team
10. Ideal for drivers commuting from Sunderland and surrounding areas
The ideal candidate
11. Experience supporting SEMH or behavioural needs
12. Calm, resilient and empathetic approach
13. Confident building positive relationships
14. Reliable and professional
Why work with Protocol Education
15. PAYE only, no umbrella companies
16. Weekly pay at competitive rates
17. Dedicated SEN specialist consultant
18. Access to CPD and Thrive training
19. Long-term and permanent opportunities
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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