Location: Newcastle
Pay: £83.85 – £90 per day (depending on experience)
Full-time & part-time opportunities available
Are you passionate about supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs? Protocol Education is seeking compassionate and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistants to join schools across Newcastle. This is a rewarding opportunity to help students overcome challenges and thrive in their education.
The Role:
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:
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Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH needs.
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Help students develop emotional regulation and coping strategies.
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Implement personalised interventions to promote positive well-being.
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Support students with behaviour management, using de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement.
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Foster trusting relationships to create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
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Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to support student progress.
What We’re Looking For:
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Experience working with students with SEMH needs, either in education, care, or support settings.
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Strong understanding of safeguarding, behaviour management, and emotional support.
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Ability to remain calm and patient in challenging situations.
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Empathetic, adaptable, and resilient 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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Ongoing CPD opportunities, 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 lifestyle and career goals.
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Dedicated consultant offering personalised support throughout your placement.
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The chance to make a meaningful impact on students' well-being and education.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're committed to supporting students with SEMH needs and helping them reach their potential, we want to hear from you. Join Protocol Education and help shape the future of students in Newcastle.
Apply today and start making an impact!
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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