Inclusion Support Assistant

We're working with a specialist SEMH provision in South Shields that is looking to appoint Inclusion Support Assistants for the upcoming academic year.

Operating across two sites, the provision supports pupils who require additional behavioural, emotional and educational support. Staff are committed to helping every pupil feel valued, understood and capable of success.

We're looking for caring and motivated individuals who are passionate about making a difference.

• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs throughout the school day
• Providing targeted intervention and mentoring support
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in learning
• Supporting pupils during transitions and unstructured times
• Working alongside teachers and pastoral teams
• Monitoring and reporting on pupil progress

• Experience working with children or young people
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A patient and adaptable approach
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• A genuine passion for inclusion and pupil wellbeing
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Ongoing support from a consultant who genuinely cares
• Free CPD and online training opportunities

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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