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SEMH Support Assistant

Job in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33, England, UK
Listing for: Protocol Education
Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
  • Social Work
Job Description & How to Apply Below
SEMH Support Assistant – Nurture Young Minds

Are you experienced in supporting young people with complex needs or at risk of exclusion? We’re looking for flexible SEMH Support Assistants to join schools and alternative provisions. You must be open to travelling up to 1 hour for the right opportunity to make a difference.

What You'll Do:

  • Work with students with anxiety, trauma, and behavioural challenges.
  • Provide emotional regulation support and positive reinforcement.
  • Adapt to changing situations with empathy and professionalism.
  • What We’re Looking For:

  • A proactive, emotionally intelligent approach.
  • Willingness to work across a range of schools and provisions.
  • A DBS on the Update Service and the right to work in the UK.
  • Backgrounds in SEN, SEMH, or PRUs are highly desirable.
  • Why Protocol?

  • Build experience in high-impact environments.
  • Gain qualifications with free CPD.
  • Get expert guidance tailored to your journey.
  • Enjoy our generous Refer a Friend scheme.
  • Make a Difference Where It’s Needed Most
    Apply now and be the stability a student needs.

    All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. 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’. 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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