SEMH Support Assistant — Build Trust & Engage Pupils

Protocol Education; Basildon; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term opportunities

Competitive weekly pay

Training and professional development

Support throughout placement

Potential permanent employment

Job summary

Protocol Education are seeking an SEMH Support Assistant to work in a specialist education setting in the Basildon area, supporting young people who may have SEMH needs and barriers to learning. This role focuses on building relationships and helping pupils engage with education.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, support emotional regulation and behaviour, and work with teaching staff to maintain a safe, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Calm, resilient, approachable and confident when working with young people who can display challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, resilience and engagement with learning.
• Help pupils manage challenging situations and make positive choices.
• Support teaching staff in maintaining a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.
• Use positive behaviour and de-escalation strategies where appropriate.
• Encourage pupils to develop their confidence, independence and social skills.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and other professionals to help pupils achieve positive outcomes.

Job description

Protocol Education are seeking an SEMH Support Assistant to work in a specialist education setting in the Basildon area, supporting young people who may have SEMH needs and barriers to learning. This role focuses on building relationships and helping pupils engage with education.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, support emotional regulation and behaviour, and work with teaching staff to maintain a safe, nurturing environment.