SEMH & Complex Behaviour TA – 1:1 & Small Groups

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free CPD

Ongoing support

Refer a friend £50

Job summary

Protocol Education are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant specialising in SEMH and behaviour support to work within a specialist education setting in Sunderland. The role supports pupils with complex behavioural and SEMH needs, providing 1:1 and small-group intervention, building positive relationships and helping pupils regulate emotions.

This is a full-time term-time role (8:30am–4:30pm) starting September 2026, with a competitive daily pay dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEMH, behaviour, youth work, care, residential settings, sports coaching or mentoring would be highly desirable.

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.

Job description

Protocol Education are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant specialising in SEMH and behaviour support to work within a specialist education setting in Sunderland. The role supports pupils with complex behavioural and SEMH needs, providing 1:1 and small-group intervention, building positive relationships and helping pupils regulate emotions.

This is a full-time term-time role (8:30am–4:30pm) starting September 2026, with a competitive daily pay dependent on experience.