Behaviour Support TA: Inspire Positive Change in SEMH

Protocol Education; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly PAYE

Free CPD

Dedicated consultant

Ongoing support

Long-term opportunities

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education are seeking a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting in Sunderland, starting in September 2026. The role involves supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs, promoting positive behaviour alongside teachers, and providing individualized guidance to help pupils stay engaged during lessons.

The successful candidate will help pupils recognise emotions, encourage communication, and build consistent, supportive relationships to enable

Qualifications

• Confident and approachable.
• Calm when faced with challenging situations.
• Patient and understanding.
• Resilient and emotionally intelligent.
• Consistent in their approach.
• Able to establish boundaries whilst maintaining positive relationships.
• Passionate about helping young people succeed.
• Previous experience in schools, SEMH settings, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, care, residential work or behaviour support would be advantageous.
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle would be a bonus, although this is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Working alongside teachers to promote positive behaviour.
• Providing individualised support to pupils who require additional guidance.
• Helping pupils recognise and manage their emotions.
• Encouraging positive communication and social interaction.
• Supporting pupils to remain engaged within lessons.
• De‑scalating situations calmly and professionally.
• Helping pupils develop strategies to manage their behaviour.
• Building positive relationships and acting as a consistent role model.
• Supporting pupils during less structured parts of the school day.
• Encouraging independence and preparing pupils for their next steps.

Job description

Protocol Education are seeking a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting in Sunderland, starting in September 2026. The role involves supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs, promoting positive behaviour alongside teachers, and providing individualized guidance to help pupils stay engaged during lessons.

The successful candidate will help pupils recognise emotions, encourage communication, and build consistent, supportive relationships to enable