1:1 SEMH Support Assistant- Specialist School

1 day ago

Gateshead, United Kingdom Protocol Education Full time

1:1 SEMH Support Assistant – Specialist School, Gateshead Some pupils need a calm, steady person in their corner and that might be you. We’re supporting a specialist school in the Gateshead area that’s looking for a 1:1 SEMH Support Assistant to start immediately who can offer patience, consistency, and a bit of gentle humour on the tougher days.This setting supports young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, so no two days look the same. One moment you might be helping a pupil settle into a morning routine, the next you might be supporting them to regulate, reconnect, and re-engage with learning. If you enjoy helping pupils feel grounded and understood, you’ll be right at home.What you’ll be doing as a 1:1 Support Assistant Providing 1:1 support to a pupil with SEMH needs, helping them navigate their day with confidence. Using de-escalation strategies and relationship-based approaches to help them manage emotions. Working closely with teachers, mentors, and therapists to keep support consistent. Helping create a safe, predictable learning space where the pupil can make progress in small, steady steps. What the school is looking for Experience working with young people who have SEMH needs, in schools or other settings.  Someone who stays calm under pressure and brings a supportive, non-judgemental attitude. Strong communication skills and the confidence to follow individual support plans. A team player who’s reflective, resilient, and ready to learn. What you’ll get from us Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella deductions. Free access to specialist SEMH and behaviour training through our CPD Academy. Support from a consultant who knows the local specialist settings and will match you thoughtfully. A chance to build meaningful relationships and genuinely impact a young person’s school journey. If you’re the kind of person who can offer calm in the chaos and encouragement when it’s needed most, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and let’s take the next step together.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 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.

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