SEMH Learning Support Assistant

We are working with an alternative provision in South Shields to recruit a SEMH Learning Support Assistant. The setting supports pupils who require a more flexible, personalised approach to education, focusing on wellbeing and re-engagement.

This role is ideal for someone with strong behaviour support skills and a nurturing approach.

South Shields | Free on-site parking, ideal for drivers
£95 – £115 per day | PAYE

• Support pupils with SEMH needs throughout the school day
• Work closely with pupils on a 1:1 basis
• Support behaviour management and emotional regulation
• Encourage positive routines and engagement
• Work alongside teaching and pastoral staff

• Alternative provision setting
• Small groups and personalised learning
• Strong focus on wellbeing and relationships
• Supportive and experienced staff team

• SEMH, behaviour, care or youth work experience
• Resilient, calm and approachable
• Strong communication skills

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Dedicated SEN consultant support
• Access to CPD and SEMH training
• Long-term opportunities available

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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