SEMH & Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Weekly PAYE payments

Free CPD and online training

Dedicated education consultant

Support throughout placement

Long-term and permanent opportunities

£50 Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a Teaching Assistant with a focus on SEMH and behaviour support in Sunderland. You will provide 1:1 and small-group assistance to pupils, fostering calm, supportive relationships and helping manage emotional regulation.

The role requires resilience, reliability and a passion for helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, with training and ongoing support offered by Protocol Education.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable and confident.
• Patient and resilient.
• Able to build relationships with young people.
• Comfortable working with challenging behaviour.
• Calm under pressure.
• Consistent and reliable.
• Passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.
• Experience in education, youth work, sports coaching, residential care, mentoring or support work would be highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and manage challenging situations.
• Assist teachers in maintaining a calm, structured learning environment.
• Encourage pupils to engage positively with their learning.
• Support behaviour management using positive and restorative approaches.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Support pupils during lessons, break times and lunchtimes where required.
• Provide encouragement and reassurance to pupils who may have previously struggled in mainstream education.
• Follow individual support plans and contribute towards pupils' progress.

Skills

Warm personality

Patience

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Reliability

Passion for helping pupils

Education/Youth-work exp

Job description

Protocol Education is seeking a Teaching Assistant with a focus on SEMH and behaviour support in Sunderland. You will provide 1:1 and small-group assistance to pupils, fostering calm, supportive relationships and helping manage emotional regulation.

The role requires resilience, reliability and a passion for helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, with training and ongoing support offered by Protocol Education.