SEMH Support Assistant - Newcastle upon Tyne (Full-Time)

Job description

Focus: Challenging Behaviour

Do you have the resilience, patience and confidence to support learners who need it most?

We are recruiting a full-time SEMH Support Assistant in Newcastle upon Tyne to work within a specialist setting supporting learners with challenging behaviour and social, emotional and mental health needs.

This is a role where consistency, boundaries and relationships make all the difference, and where you’ll see the impact of your work over time, not just in the moment.

Why this role stands out • Strong behaviour support frameworks already in place • Clear routines and structure, helping you feel confident in your day • A genuinely supportive and experienced staff team • Opportunities to develop behaviour management and de-escalation skills

Responsibilities • Support learners displaying challenging behaviour • Assist with behaviour intervention and de-escalation • Reinforce routines, expectations and boundaries • Build positive, consistent relationships • Support engagement in learning

Skills & Qualities • Calm under pressure and resilient • Confident managing behaviour • Strong communication and relationship skills

Why work with Protocol Education • Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella deductions • FREE access to our CPD Academy • Dedicated consultant support • Regular check-ins and clear communication • Opportunities across SEND and specialist settings

If you’re ready for a role that challenges and rewards you daily, apply now.

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.Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £89.00 and £104.00 Per Hour

Published at

13-04-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English