Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant – Ferryhill PRU | September Start

Do you have experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour?

A Pupil Referral Unit in Ferryhill is seeking a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs from September.

The pupils within this setting can display highly challenging behaviours including verbal aggression, disruption, refusal to engage, and difficulties with emotional regulation. Staff who succeed in this environment are calm under pressure, consistent in their approach, and committed to making a positive difference.

Key Duties

• Supporting pupils with behavioural and emotional needs
• De-escalating challenging situations effectively
• Promoting positive behaviour and engagement
• Supporting learning within the classroom
• Working closely with teaching and pastoral staff
• Developing positive relationships with pupils

Essential Requirements

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Previous behaviour support or SEMH experience
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Resilient, patient, and adaptable nature
• Excellent interpersonal skills

What Protocol Education Offers

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Access to free CPD courses
• Ongoing consultant support
• Long-term placements with potential permanent opportunities

Safeguarding

All applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS and satisfactory references.

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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