Primary SEMH Support Assistant – Gateshead
Some pupils don’t just need a TA, they need someone steady, kind, and consistent. If that sounds like you, this SEMH primary role in Gateshead could be a perfect match.
You’ll be working with pupils who need extra emotional support, clear routines, and adults who won’t take behaviour personally.
What you’ll be doing:
• Supporting children one-to-one and in small groups
• Helping pupils manage big feelings and tricky moments
• Using restorative approaches and positive behaviour strategies
• Encouraging social skills, independence, and confidence
• Working as part of a tight-knit, supportive team
What we’re looking for:
• Experience in SEMH, youth work, PRUs, care, or behaviour support
• A calm, grounded approach
• Someone who can build trust slowly and with patience
• A warm communicator who can set boundaries with kindness
What you’ll receive from us:
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free CPD including behaviour, de-escalation, and trauma-informed modules
• A dedicated consultant who’s here for you
• Long-term opportunities in specialist settings
If helping pupils feel safe is your strength, this one’s for you.
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.
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.
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