Empowering SEMH Teaching Assistant – Complex Behaviour

Protocol Education; North East; On-site; GBP 1,476,000 - 2,214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Weekly PAYE payments

FREE CPD and online training

Dedicated education consultant

Ongoing support

Long-term and permanent opportunities

£50 Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education in Sunderland is seeking a Teaching Assistant specialising in SEMH and complex behaviour to support pupils in a specialist setting.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group interventions, behaviour support, de-escalation, and collaboration with teachers. Salary is a competitive daily rate, with term-time hours 8:30am–4:30pm.

This position offers CPD, ongoing support, and potential for progression, with a focus on safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH and challenging behaviour.
• Ability to build trusting relationships quickly.
• Comfortable using de-escalation techniques and 1:1 interventions.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with complex behavioural and SEMH needs.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group intervention.
• Building positive and professional relationships.
• Supporting pupils to regulate their emotions.
• Helping pupils identify triggers and develop coping strategies.
• Encouraging engagement with learning.
• Supporting teachers with behaviour management.
• Maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.
• Using de-escalation techniques when required.
• Supporting pupils during break and lunch.
• Encouraging positive choices and independence.
• Celebrating pupil progress and helping raise aspirations.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour support

1:1 intervention

Group support

De-escalation

Job description

Protocol Education in Sunderland is seeking a Teaching Assistant specialising in SEMH and complex behaviour to support pupils in a specialist setting.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group interventions, behaviour support, de-escalation, and collaboration with teachers. Salary is a competitive daily rate, with term-time hours 8:30am–4:30pm.

This position offers CPD, ongoing support, and potential for progression, with a focus on safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.