1-2-1 Support Assistant

PK Education; North East; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

PK Education is seeking a calm, confident and resilient support practitioner to provide one-to-one SEMH intervention support within an SEN setting in Northumberland. You will support a student with social, emotional and mental health needs, helping them develop emotional regulation and positive engagement with education through a consistent, relationship-focused approach.

This challenging setting requires experience supporting SEMH needs and managing highly challenging behaviour, with strong

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Experience of one-to-one support, mentoring or targeted interventions.
• An understanding of trauma-informed practice and emotional regulation.
• The ability to remain calm and consistent during demanding situations.
• Strong communication skills, patience and empathy.
• Experience supporting therapeutic interventions is desirable.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Build a trusting professional relationship through consistent one-to-one support.
• Support planned therapeutic interventions under the guidance of the provision's relevant staff.
• Help the student recognise emotions, develop coping strategies and manage frustration.
• Use de-escalation strategies and maintain clear, supportive boundaries.
• Support participation in learning and activities that develop confidence and independence.
• Recognise triggers and adapt support in line with the student's individual plan.
• Record observations and share progress or concerns with the wider team.

Skills

SEMH experience

One-to-one support

Trauma-informed practice

Calm under pressure

Strong communication

Job description

PK Education is seeking a calm, confident and resilient support practitioner to provide one-to-one SEMH therapeutic intervention support within an SEN setting in Northumberland.

You will support a student with social, emotional and mental health needs, helping them develop emotional regulation, confidence and positive engagement with education through a consistent, relationship-focused approach.

This is a challenging setting. Experience supporting young people with SEMH needs and managing highly challenging behaviour is essential.

Responsibilities

• Build a trusting professional relationship through consistent one-to-one support.

• Support planned therapeutic interventions under the guidance of the provision's relevant staff.

• Help the student recognise emotions, develop coping strategies and manage frustration.

• Use de-escalation strategies and maintain clear, supportive boundaries.

• Support participation in learning and activities that develop confidence and independence.

• Recognise triggers and adapt support in line with the student's individual plan.

• Record observations and share progress or concerns with the wider team.

Requirements

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.

• Experience of one-to-one support, mentoring or targeted interventions.

• An understanding of trauma-informed practice and emotional regulation.

• The ability to remain calm and consistent during demanding situations.

• Strong communication skills, patience and empathy.

• Experience supporting therapeutic interventions is desirable.

• A strong commitment to safeguarding and professional boundaries.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and relevant safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.