SEMH Learning Support Assistant - Gateshead (Birley Area)

Protocol Education Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is recruiting a caring SEMH Learning Support Assistant to work in a Gateshead-based school in the Birley area supporting 11-16 pupils with SEMH needs.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, help with engagement, emotional regulation, and work alongside teaching and pastoral staff to promote wellbeing and positive behaviours.

Qualifications

• Have experience within schools, youth work, care, residential settings, or coaching.
• Are calm, patient, and resilient.
• Have strong communication skills.
• Can build positive relationships with young people.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS or are willing to apply.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support.
• Supporting students with SEMH, ADHD, Autism, and behavioural needs.
• Helping pupils engage with learning and classroom activities.
• Building positive and trusting relationships.
• Supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing.
• Working closely with teaching and pastoral staff.

Job description

SEMH Learning Support Assistant - Gateshead (Birley Area)

SEMH Learning Support Assistant

For some young people, school can feel overwhelming. The right support, encouragement, and consistency can make all the difference to their confidence, wellbeing, and future success.

A specialist SEMH school in the Birley area of Gateshead is seeking a caring and resilient Learning Support Assistant to support students aged 11-16 with social, emotional, and mental health needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support.
• Supporting students with SEMH, ADHD, Autism, and behavioural needs.
• Helping pupils engage with learning and classroom activities.
• Building positive and trusting relationships.
• Supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing.
• Working closely with teaching and pastoral staff.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have experience within schools, youth work, care, residential settings, or coaching.
• Are calm, patient, and resilient.
• Have strong communication skills.
• Can build positive relationships with young people.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS or are willing to apply.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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