SEMH Teaching Assistant – Prudhoe (Full-Time)

Be the consistent, encouraging adult who helps a young person believe in themselves again.

Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Prudhoe. You'll support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, helping them engage with learning, develop positive relationships and build the confidence to manage challenges both inside and outside the classroom.

This role is about much more than academic support. You'll use patience, consistency and a calm approach to help learners feel safe, understood and ready to take their next step.

Why work with Protocol Education?

At Protocol Education, we understand that specialist support roles require the right skills, the right environment and the right backing. We'll support you throughout your placement and help you continue developing professionally.

You'll receive:

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

What you'll be doing

• Supporting pupils in lessons, interventions and structured activities
• Building trusting relationships through consistency and respect
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Supporting pupils during challenging moments
• Using de-escalation strategies where appropriate
• Helping learners re-engage with education
• Working alongside teachers, pastoral teams and specialist staff
• Promoting resilience, independence and positive choices

What we're looking for

You'll be calm, patient and resilient, with the ability to remain professional when faced with challenging behaviour. You'll understand that behaviour can communicate an unmet need and be willing to learn strategies that support each pupil effectively.

You'll also be:

• A strong communicator
• Empathetic and non-judgemental
• Confident setting clear boundaries
• Reliable and adaptable
• Passionate about helping young people succeed

Who this role would suit

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

Apply today and help young people build brighter, more confident futures.

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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