SEND Teaching Assistant

Job description

Be The Positive Role Model A Young Person Needs

SEMH Teaching Assistant | Primary, Secondary & Specialist Provisions

Some students need more than academic support.

They need patience. Understanding. Encouragement. Someone who believes in them.

Protocol Education is recruiting SEMH Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs across Primary, Secondary and SEND settings.

The Opportunity

Many of the pupils you'll support have experienced barriers to learning and require positive relationships, consistency and encouragement to succeed.

Working alongside teachers and pastoral teams, you'll help students:

Develop confidence and self-esteem
Improve emotional regulation
Build positive relationships
Engage with learning
Achieve personal and academic goals
Your Responsibilities

Supporting students on a one-to-one basis
Building positive professional relationships
Delivering behaviour and intervention strategies
Supporting emotional wellbeing
Encouraging engagement in lessons
Promoting resilience and independence
We're Looking For People Who Are

Compassionate

Resilient

Calm under pressure

Positive role models

Passionate about supporting young people

Experience in youth work, coaching, mentoring, residential care, mental health support, support work or education is highly desirable but not essential.

Why Work With Protocol Education?

Flexible work around your lifestyle
Competitive pay rates
Ongoing CPD and behaviour management training
Opportunities across Primary, Secondary and SEND schools
Dedicated consultant support
Clear progression pathways into education and pastoral careers
Make An Impact

If you want to help young people overcome challenges, build confidence and achieve success, apply today.

Become an SEMH Teaching Assistant with Protocol Education and help change lives every day.

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...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Durham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

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