SEMH Learning Support Assistant

SEMH Learning Support Assistant

Location: Ferryhill
Position: Full-Time

Protocol Education is currently recruiting for a SEMH Learning Support Assistant to work in a welcoming and supportive school in Durham. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
, helping them engage positively with learning and school life.

The school prides itself on having a strong and supportive staffing team
, where staff work closely together to provide consistent guidance and encouragement for pupils.

What your day may look like:

• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 or small group basis
• Helping students manage emotions and develop positive behaviour strategies
• Supporting pupils to stay engaged in lessons and structured learning activities
• Encouraging confidence, independence and resilience
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support pupils’ progress
• Creating a calm, safe and supportive learning environment

What experience we’re looking for:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs
• Background in education, youth work, support work or mentoring
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• A patient, resilient and positive approach

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Opportunities to work in supportive and inclusive schools
• Access to training and professional development
• Dedicated consultant support
• Competitive pay rates

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today!

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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