Teaching Assistant - SEMH

Protocol Education Ltd; Dover; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education support agency in England is seeking a SEMH Teaching Assistant to provide essential support to pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The role focuses on fostering a safe atmosphere where young people can thrive. Candidates should possess experience in SEMH settings and exhibit patience and strong communication skills. This long-term position offers competitive PAYE pay and access to ongoing training, allowing candidates to develop and enhance their skills within a rewarding educational environment.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies

Access to FREE CPD

Support from a specialist consultant

Opportunities to train in Thrive

Valued support staff

Qualifications

• Experience in SEMH, PRU, or alternative provisions is ideal.
• Someone calm, patient, and emotionally available.
• A great communicator who can build strong, respectful relationships.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Helping young people re-engage with learning using structure, empathy, and calm routines.
• Working closely with teachers, behaviour mentors, and pastoral staff.

Skills

Experience in SEMH

Great communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Calm demeanor

Team player

Understanding of behavior management

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Long-Term | Tower Hamlets | Immediate or January Start**

Some pupils need a steady hand and a familiar face more than anything else. If you’re the kind of person who can stay calm in the storm and bring quiet confidence to the classroom, this SEMH school in Tower Hamlets would love to have you on board.

We’re supporting a fantastic specialist secondary setting that works with pupils who experience social, emotional, and mental health needs. They’re looking for a Teaching Assistant who can build trust, support behaviour positively, and help pupils feel safe enough to learn.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
• Helping young people re-engage with learning using structure, empathy, and calm routines
• Working closely with teachers, behaviour mentors, and pastoral staff
• Using de-escalation strategies and trauma-informed approaches
• Celebrating small wins and helping pupils build confidence day by day

What the school is looking for

• Experience in SEMH, PRU, or alternative provisions is ideal
• Someone calm, patient, and emotionally available
• A great communicator who can build strong, respectful relationships
• Someone who doesn’t take behaviour personally and understands the ‘why’ behind it
• A natural team player with a resilient, positive approach

What you get with Protocol Education

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• Access to FREE CPD, including behaviour support and trauma-informed practice
• Support from a consultant who knows the local SEMH landscape
• Opportunities to train in Thrive and boost your long-term experience
• A school that genuinely values the adults who support their young people

If you want a role where you can change the trajectory of a young person’s day, week, or future, this could be exactly the place for you.

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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