Graduate Teaching Assistant – SEND & SEMH Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Free CPD and training

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term opportunities with career  

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting graduates to work in specialist education settings across Leeds, including SEND schools, specialist provisions, SEMH settings, and alternative provisions. We’re looking for graduates from Psychology, Education Studies, Sports, Drama, Performing Arts, and related degree backgrounds to support children and young people with additional needs.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in SEND, SEMH, or specialist education, with training provided

Qualifications

• A degree in Psychology, Education, Sports, Drama, or related field.
• Experience working with children or young people (coaching, tutoring, mentoring, care, youth work).
• Calm, resilient and confident in challenging situations.
• Interest in working in SEND, SEMH, or specialist education.
• No formal teaching assistant qualification required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups in Special schools and Alternative provisions.
• Help pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour, and classroom engagement.
• Support learning inside and outside of the classroom.
• Build positive relationships with pupils who need consistency and structure.
• Work closely with teachers, SENDCOs, and pastoral teams.
• Help create safe, calm, and supportive learning environments.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, Sports, Drama, or Performing Arts

Job description

Protocol Education is recruiting graduates to work in specialist education settings across Leeds, including SEND schools, specialist provisions, SEMH settings, and alternative provisions. We’re looking for graduates from Psychology, Education Studies, Sports, Drama, Performing Arts, and related degree backgrounds to support children and young people with additional needs.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in SEND, SEMH, or specialist education, with training provided