Some pupils need a steady hand and a calm presence more than a textbook. That’s where you come in.
We’re looking for a resilient, caring, and emotionally aware SEMH Support Assistant to work across primary schools in Southwark, supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. Whether it’s 1:1 or small group support, your job is to help children feel safe, supported, and understood—so they can engage in learning.
This isn’t just about behaviour. It’s about relationships, trust, and helping pupils navigate big feelings in small bodies.
What you’ll be doing:
1. Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, anxiety, trauma, or behaviour challenges
2. Building trust and providing consistent, calm support
3. Collaborating with SENCOs, class teachers, and pastoral teams
4. Using tools like Thrive, Zones of Regulation, or sensory strategies to guide pupils
You’ll need:
5. Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs
6. A calm, grounded approach—even when things get tricky
7. A team mindset and confidence liaising with school staff
8. An enhanced DBS on the Update Service – or we’ll help you apply
What you’ll get:
9. ✅ Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella deductions
10. ✅ FREE Thrive training and CPD resources
11. ✅ A long-term, meaningful role where your impact really matters
12. ✅ Consultant support from people who get SEMH and pastoral work
Ready to be a difference-maker for the children who need it most?
Apply now or message us—we’d love to hear what you can bring.
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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