SEMH Primary Teaching Assistant — Compassionate Support & Impact

Protocol Education; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Long-term opportunities

Training and support

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a resilient SEMH Primary Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs in a Leeds school. You will work closely with teachers to provide targeted support in and out of the classroom.

This role offers long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities, ongoing training and support, and a rewarding chance to make a lasting difference to pupils’ confidence, wellbeing and future success.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEMH, behaviour or vulnerable pupils.
• Strong de-escalation and behaviour management skills.
• Calm, patient and empathetic nature.
• Background in education, youth work, support work or similar welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Supporting SEMH pupils in and out of the classroom.
• Building positive relationships to encourage engagement and trust.
• Delivering targeted interventions and emotional support.
• Assisting with behaviour management strategies.
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff and pastoral teams.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Pupil support

Pastoral collaboration

Education

Background in education/youth work

Relevant qualifications welcomed

Job description

Protocol Education is seeking a resilient SEMH Primary Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs in a Leeds school. You will work closely with teachers to provide targeted support in and out of the classroom.

This role offers long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities, ongoing training and support, and a rewarding chance to make a lasting difference to pupils’ confidence, wellbeing and future success.