1. SEMH Learning Support Assistant – Be the Calm in the Classroom
Local schools & specialist provisions
⏰ Full-time | Long-term
£85–£95 per day (PAYE)
Some pupils don’t need stricter rules. They need someone who understands what’s going on underneath the behaviour.
We’re looking for a SEMH Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. You’ll help them feel safe, regulated, and ready to learn, even on the tougher days.
Your role will include:
* Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups
* Helping with emotional regulation and behaviour strategies
* Working closely with teachers and pastoral teams
* Building trusting, consistent relationships
Experience in education, care, youth work, or mental health support is ideal.
You’ll be great for this role if you:
* Understand that behaviour is communication
* Can stay calm, even on tough days
* Want a role where relationships come first
With Protocol Education, you’ll also get:
* Weekly PAYE pay
* FREE online CPD, including Thrive
* Friendly, local consultant support
If you’re ready to step into a role where your support really counts, we’d love to hear from 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 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.
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