Are you passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives? We are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our PRU setting in Ferryhill, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is a highly rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will work closely with pupils who may display challenging behaviour, helping them regulate emotions, build positive relationships, and re-engage with learning.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
• Managing behaviour using positive, trauma-informed approaches
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing
• Working closely with teaching staff to deliver tailored learning

Ideal for: Psychology and Criminology graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in behaviour, mental health, and education.

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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