SEMH Teaching Assistant - Calm Support & Growth

Protocol Education; Tees Valley; 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 seeking a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support students with SEMH in a specialist school near Stockton. This role goes beyond traditional support, focusing on building trust and helping pupils feel safe, understood and capable again.

You will collaborate with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams to maintain a calm, consistent presence and celebrate small, meaningful progress.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH, SEND or challenging behaviour.
• Stays calm under pressure and patient.
• Builds genuine rapport with pupils.
• Resilience, empathy and humour.
• Adaptable; every day is different.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs.
• Help students regulate emotions and re-engage with learning.
• Work with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams.
• Be a consistent, calm presence throughout the day.
• Celebrate progress beyond academics.

Skills

Empathy

Patience under pressure

Relationship building

Resilience

Job description

Protocol Education is seeking a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support students with SEMH in a specialist school near Stockton. This role goes beyond traditional support, focusing on building trust and helping pupils feel safe, understood and capable again.

You will collaborate with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams to maintain a calm, consistent presence and celebrate small, meaningful progress.