Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant | Gateshead

Location: Gateshead
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Hours: 8:30am–4:30pm
Pay: £98–£120 per day, dependent on experience

Challenging behaviour doesn't define a young person.

Are you calm when situations become challenging? Do you have the patience to understand what's behind a behaviour rather than simply reacting to it?

Protocol Education are recruiting for a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school in Gateshead from September.

You’ll work closely with pupils who may have experienced difficulties within mainstream education, helping them to manage their behaviour, regulate their emotions and feel more confident within an educational environment.

This would suit someone who is resilient, consistent and confident, but who also understands the importance of empathy and patience.

Your Day Could Include

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Helping pupils understand their emotions and behaviours.
• Supporting emotional regulation.
• Recognising triggers and putting appropriate strategies in place.
• Encouraging positive behaviour.
• Helping pupils return to learning following periods of dysregulation.
• Maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.
• Building strong professional relationships.
• Supporting classroom activities.
• Working with teachers and other members of staff.
• Supporting pupils at break and lunchtime.
• Encouraging independence and positive social interaction.

You Might Have Experience In

We'd particularly welcome applications from people with backgrounds in:

• SEMH or SEND.
• PRUs or alternative provision.
• Behaviour support.
• Youth work.
• Residential care.
• Mentoring.
• Sports coaching.
• Community work.

School experience isn't essential if you can demonstrate the resilience, patience and relationship-building skills needed for the role.

The Benefits

• £98–£120 per day.
• Weekly PAYE pay.
• FREE CPD and online training.
• Behaviour and Team Teach training opportunities.
• Dedicated consultant.
• Ongoing support from Protocol Education.
• Access to long-term and permanent opportunities.
• £50 Refer a Friend bonus.

If you’re looking for a role where every day is different and your approach can genuinely influence a young person's progress, apply today.

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.

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