Empathetic SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary SEMH

Protocol Education Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited seeks a resilient SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs in a primary setting in Gateshead.

You will assist in in-class support, contribute to personalised learning plans, and help pupils engage and manage their behaviours, under supervision. Prior experience with behavioural needs is preferred and safeguarding checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with behavioural or additional needs.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Patience, consistency, and emotional resilience.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within the classroom and during structured interventions.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Help pupils manage emotions and behaviours effectively.
• Promote engagement, attendance, and learning.
• Support delivery of personalised learning plans.

Skills

Behaviour management

Empathy

Patience

Education

Relevant support/education qualification

Job description

Protocol Education Limited seeks a resilient SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs in a primary setting in Gateshead.

You will assist in in-class support, contribute to personalised learning plans, and help pupils engage and manage their behaviours, under supervision. Prior experience with behavioural needs is preferred and safeguarding checks apply.