We are supporting a specialist school that is looking for a calm, reliable 1:1 SEMH Support Assistant to work closely with a pupil who needs steady guidance throughout the day. The role is centred around helping them feel secure, understood, and ready to learn at their own pace.
You do not need a long list of experience to be considered. Having worked with children or young people before is helpful, but the school is equally open to someone who brings patience, empathy, and a genuine interest in supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
What you will be doing
1. Offering one-to-one support to a pupil with SEMH needs, helping them manage emotions and stay engaged.
2. Encouraging positive routines and building a trusting relationship.
3. Supporting learning in and out of the classroom, following clear guidance from staff.
4. Working alongside teachers, mentors, and support staff to ensure consistency throughout the day.
What the school would like to see
5. A calm, thoughtful approach to supporting children who may have difficult moments.
6. Good communication skills and the ability to build rapport over time.
7. A willingness to learn new strategies and follow clear plans.
8. Experience is ideal but not essential. The right attitude is what truly matters.
What we can offer you
9. Weekly PAYE pay without any umbrella deductions.
10. Free access to our CPD Academy, including courses on SEMH, safeguarding, and behaviour support.
11. A consultant who knows specialist settings well and will support you throughout your placement.
12. Opportunities to grow your confidence and skills in a rewarding school environment.
If you are someone who stays steady under pressure and wants to make a positive difference to a young person’s school experience, we would be pleased to hear from you. Apply today and we will be in touch with the next steps.
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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