Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant | SEMH Provision

Job in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33, England, UK

Listing for: Protocol Education Ltd

Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-07-26

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Elementary School, School Counseling & Student Support

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 16605 - 22140 GBP Yearly GBP 16605.00 22140.00 YEAR

Looking for a career where every day has purpose?

Protocol Education is recruiting Behaviour Support Teaching Assistants to join specialist SEMH settings across South Shields this September.

This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with SEMH, ADHD, Autism and additional behavioural needs who require consistent, nurturing adults to help them succeed. You'll work as part of a dedicated team committed to creating a safe, inclusive and therapeutic learning environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Role Details

Full-time
September 2026 start
Monday-Friday
Working hours between 8:30am-3:30pm and 8:30am-4:30pm
Term-time only
Long-term position with permanent opportunities

Responsibilities

Providing 1:1 and classroom support
Promoting positive behaviour strategies
Supporting emotional wellbeing
Assisting with behaviour management plans
Building strong, trusting relationships

Working alongside teachers, therapists and pastoral teams
Helping pupils achieve both academic and personal goals

Why join Protocol Education?

Competitive daily rates
Weekly pay
FREE accredited CPD, including Team Teach and Behaviour Management
Dedicated SEND consultant
Long-term and permanent opportunities
£50 Refer a Friend scheme

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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