SEN/SEMH Support Roles – Ideal for Former Police Officers
Location: Newcastle
Pay: £83.85 – £90 per day (depending on experience)
Full-time & part-time opportunities available
Are you a former police officer seeking a rewarding career in education? Your expertise in conflict resolution, safeguarding, and de-escalation makes you an ideal fit for SEN/SEMH support roles in Newcastle schools. Protocol Education is seeking resilient, adaptable, and compassionate individuals to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable students.
The Role:
You’ll be working with students who have special educational needs (SEN), including social, emotional, and mental health challenges (SEMH). Your responsibilities will include:
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Providing 1:1 or small group support, helping students overcome learning barriers.
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Implementing personalised interventions to promote emotional well-being and academic progress.
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Supporting students with challenging behaviours by using positive reinforcement and de-escalation techniques.
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Collaborating with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external professionals.
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Creating a safe and structured learning environment.
Why Your Police Experience Matters:
Your background in conflict management, safeguarding, and handling high-pressure situations makes you uniquely suited to support students with complex needs. Your ability to stay calm under pressure, build trust, and maintain boundaries will be invaluable in helping students regulate their emotions and thrive in the classroom.
What We’re Looking For:
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Experience working with vulnerable individuals (children, young adults, or families) in a professional capacity.
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Strong understanding of safeguarding practices and behaviour management strategies.
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Ability to support students with SEMH challenges, trauma, and behavioural difficulties.
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Resilient, patient, and empathetic personality.
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
Why Join Protocol Education?
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Competitive daily pay paid weekly.
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Access to ongoing CPD (including free and discounted training).
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No umbrella schemes – transparent pay with no hidden deductions.
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Flexible roles to suit your schedule and lifestyle.
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Dedicated consultant offering personalised support.
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Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the education sector.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're a former police officer eager to transfer your skills into education, we want to hear from you. Join Protocol Education and help shape the future of students in Newcastle.
Apply here or email francesca.barton@protocol-education.com
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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