SEMH SEND Teaching Assistant — Calm, Impactful Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

CPD Academy access

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEMH school in the Stockton area. This temporary role offers day-to-day support to pupils, with potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

You will work with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams to help pupils feel safe, understood and capable again, focusing on SEMH and SEND needs rather than only academic progress.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH, SEND, or challenging behaviour.
• Stays calm under pressure and patient.
• Builds genuine rapport with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs.
• Helping students regulate emotions and re-engage with learning.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral teams.
• Acting as a consistent, calm presence throughout the school day.
• Recognising and celebrating progress — even when it’s not academic.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Teamwork

Job description

Protocol Education is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEMH school in the Stockton area. This temporary role offers day-to-day support to pupils, with potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

You will work with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams to help pupils feel safe, understood and capable again, focusing on SEMH and SEND needs rather than only academic progress.