SEMH Learning Support Assistant — Empower Students

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Weekly PAYE payments

CPD Academy access

Specialist SEND and behaviour training

Dedicated consultant

Long-term career opportunities

Potential permanent positions

£50 Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEMH secondary school in Gateshead for a September 2026 start.

You will work alongside teaching and pastoral teams to help students feel supported, understood and ready to learn, across KS3 and KS4, one-to-one or in small groups.

The role involves supporting behaviour and emotional regulation, developing literacy, and building positive relationships, with long-term prospects and term-time hours.

Responsibilities

• Support students across KS3 and KS4
• Work one-to-one or with small groups
• Help pupils overcome barriers to learning
• Support behaviour and emotional regulation
• Encourage positive engagement in lessons
• Develop literacy and reading skills
• Assist with written work
• Provide consistent positive role modelling
• Support students during breakfast and lunchtime
• Build trusting relationships with students

Job description

Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEMH secondary school in Gateshead for a September 2026 start.

You will work alongside teaching and pastoral teams to help students feel supported, understood and ready to learn, across KS3 and KS4, one-to-one or in small groups.

The role involves supporting behaviour and emotional regulation, developing literacy, and building positive relationships, with long-term prospects and term-time hours.