Teaching Assistant: SEMH & Complex Behaviour Specialist

Protocol Education Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Weekly PAYE payments

Free CPD and online training

Dedicated education consultant

Ongoing support

Long-term and permanent opportunities

£50 Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking a Teaching Assistant specialising in SEMH and behaviour support to work in a specialist education setting in Sunderland. The role focuses on supporting pupils with complex behavioural and SEMH needs and providing targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions.

You will build trusting relationships, help pupils regulate emotions, identify triggers and develop coping strategies, and work closely with teachers to manage behaviours and promote learning.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEMH, behaviour, youth work, care, residential settings, sports coaching or mentoring would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with complex behavioural and SEMH needs.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group intervention.
• Building positive and professional relationships.
• Supporting pupils to regulate their emotions.
• Helping pupils identify triggers and develop coping strategies.
• Encouraging engagement with learning.
• Supporting teachers with behaviour management.
• Maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.
• Using de-escalation techniques when required.
• Supporting pupils during break and lunch.
• Encouraging positive choices and independence.
• Celebrating pupil progress and helping raise aspirations.

Skills

SEMH

Behaviour support

1:1 support

Teamwork

Job description

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking a Teaching Assistant specialising in SEMH and behaviour support to work in a specialist education setting in Sunderland. The role focuses on supporting pupils with complex behavioural and SEMH needs and providing targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions.

You will build trusting relationships, help pupils regulate emotions, identify triggers and develop coping strategies, and work closely with teachers to manage behaviours and promote learning.