SEMH Student Growth Assistant – Trauma-Informed Support

Protocol Education Limited; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Free CPD training

Dedicated consultant

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a Student Development Assistant to support pupils aged 6–17 with SEMH needs in a trauma-informed setting. You will provide 1:1 and small group support, promote healthy relationships and boundaries, and work alongside safeguarding and pastoral teams to ensure a safe learning environment.

This role offers progression pathways into teaching or SEND support. The position emphasises resilience, empathy and professionalism within a friendly specialist provision.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEMH, SEND, residential care or alternative provision.
• Understands trauma-informed practice.
• Calm, consistent and professionally boundaried.
• Strong safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students.
• Use trauma-informed approaches to support regulation.
• Promote positive relationships and healthy boundaries.
• Work closely with safeguarding and pastoral teams to protect students.
• Contribute to a safe, respectful learning environment.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Safeguarding awareness

Calm demeanor

Professional boundaries

Job description

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a Student Development Assistant to support pupils aged 6–17 with SEMH needs in a trauma-informed setting. You will provide 1:1 and small group support, promote healthy relationships and boundaries, and work alongside safeguarding and pastoral teams to ensure a safe learning environment.

This role offers progression pathways into teaching or SEND support. The position emphasises resilience, empathy and professionalism within a friendly specialist provision.