SEMH Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 20,295; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE online safeguarding training

Support for DBS check

Job summary

A leading education provider in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an SEMH Support Assistant to help students facing emotional and behavioral challenges. Candidates should possess experience in SEMH support, be calm, and have the confidence to handle challenging situations. This temporary role offers competitive pay and may lead to permanent opportunities. A commitment to safeguarding and proper qualifications is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Ability to provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Capacity to help students regulate emotions and re-engage with learning.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs and behavior.
• Work with pastoral leads and SEN staff.
• Maintain consistent routines and expectations.

Skills

Experience in SEMH

Calm and empathetic approach

Confidence managing challenging situations

Values relationships and structure

Education

Relevant qualifications and training

Job description

SEMH Support Assistant

Do you understand that behaviour is often a sign of unmet need? We’re looking for an SEMH Support Assistant to work with students who need emotional and behavioural support to stay engaged in school.

This role suits someone who is resilient, reflective and able to build trust with students who may find school challenging.

Daily pay: £90–£110

The role

• Supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support
• Helping students regulate emotions and re-engage with learning
• Working closely with pastoral leads and SEN staff
• Supporting consistent routines and expectations

What we’re looking for

• Experience in SEMH, behaviour support or youth work
• A calm, empathetic and consistent approach
• Confidence managing challenging situations
• Someone who values relationships and structure

This is a role where patience and consistency make a visible difference.

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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.