SEMH SEND Teaching Assistant — Calm, Impactful Support

Protocol Education Limited; Bedale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

CPD Academy access

Dedicated consultant

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Protocol Education is supporting a specialist SEMH school in the Stockton area by recruiting a resilient SEND Teaching Assistant. You will work closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams to help pupils feel safe, understood and capable.

The role focuses on supporting SEMH and SEND needs, building strong rapport, and sustaining a calm presence throughout the school day, with potential for long-term opportunities in specialist education.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH, SEND or challenging behaviour in young people.
• Remains calm under pressure and shows patience daily.
• Builds genuine rapport with pupils who need trust.
• Shows resilience, empathy, and humour in difficult days.
• Understands daily change is part of school life.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs and regulate emotions.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams.
• Be a calm, consistent presence throughout the day.
• Help pupils re-engage with learning and social skills.
• Monitor progress and celebrate small steps.

Skills

SEMH experience

Patience under pressure

Rapport building

Resilience

Empathy

Job description

Protocol Education is supporting a specialist SEMH school in the Stockton area by recruiting a resilient SEND Teaching Assistant. You will work closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams to help pupils feel safe, understood and capable.

The role focuses on supporting SEMH and SEND needs, building strong rapport, and sustaining a calm presence throughout the school day, with potential for long-term opportunities in specialist education.