SEMH Support Worker - TA

Protocol Education Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly PAYE pay

CPD and behaviour management training

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities for long-term and perman

Rewarding roles making a difference

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is recruiting a dedicated SEMH Support Worker for a specialist SEMH school in Gateshead. You will support students 1:1 and in small groups, helping them build confidence, resilience and independence while fostering engagement in lessons.

The role involves supporting emotional regulation and behaviour management, working with teachers and pastoral staff, and serving as a positive role model throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable young people (SEMH or similar).
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to apply.
• Driving licence desirable.
• Able to work as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support students 1:1 and in small groups.
• Build positive professional relationships with students and staff.
• Encourage engagement within lessons and activities.
• Support emotional regulation and behaviour management.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff.
• Act as a positive role model throughout the school day.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Behaviour management

Resilience

Driving licence

Job description

SEMH Support Worker - Drivers Preferred

SEMH Support Worker

Do you have experience supporting young people who need additional emotional support? Are you passionate about helping students develop confidence, resilience, and independence?

A specialist SEMH school in Gateshead is seeking a dedicated SEMH Support Worker to join their team on a long-term basis.

Individuals with backgrounds in support work, youth offending, residential care, sports coaching, or mentoring are encouraged to apply.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Building positive professional relationships.
• Encouraging engagement within lessons.
• Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour management.
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff.
• Acting as a positive role model throughout the school day.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have experience supporting vulnerable young people.
• Are resilient, empathetic, and approachable.
• Have strong teamwork skills.
• Hold a driving licence and access to a vehicle (desirable).
• Have an Enhanced DBS or are willing to apply.

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay.
• Ongoing CPD and behaviour management training.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent employment.
• Rewarding roles making a real difference every day.

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.

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