SEMH Teaching Assistant - Heaton (Full-Time)

Support young people to overcome challenges, build resilience and re-engage with learning.

Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational setting in Heaton. You'll work closely with pupils who experience Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, helping them develop coping strategies, build positive relationships and achieve meaningful progress.

This role is ideal for someone who believes in the power of consistency, patience and positive role modelling.

Why work with Protocol Education?

We know that supporting pupils with SEMH needs can be challenging and rewarding, which is why we're committed to supporting you throughout your placement.

You'll receive:

• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• SEMH and Behaviour Management training
• A dedicated local consultant
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Ongoing professional development
• Refer a Friend rewards

What you'll be doing

• Supporting pupils throughout the school day
• Building positive and trusting relationships
• Promoting emotional regulation strategies
• Supporting positive behaviour choices
• Assisting with classroom learning and interventions
• Helping pupils develop resilience and confidence
• Working alongside teachers and pastoral teams
• Celebrating individual successes and milestones

What we're looking for

You'll be resilient, empathetic and passionate about supporting young people.

You'll also be:

• Calm and professional
• A confident communicator
• Adaptable and proactive
• Reliable and organised
• Positive and encouraging
• Committed to helping pupils succeed

Who this role would suit

• SEMH Teaching Assistants
• Behaviour Mentors
• Youth Workers
• Sports Coaches
• Support Workers
• Psychology and Criminology Graduates

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.