1:1 SEND Support Assistant

1 week ago

Gateshead, United Kingdom Protocol Education Full time

A school in Gateshead is looking for a supportive and reliable 1:1 SEMH Assistant to work closely with a pupil who needs a steady, understanding adult by their side for an immediate start. If you’re someone who stays calm under pressure and builds trust quickly, this could be a brilliant match.About the role You’ll be working directly with one pupil who finds the school day a little tougher to navigate. Your role is to help them settle, feel safe, and take part in learning at a pace that works for them.Day-to-day, you will: Build a positive, consistent relationship with the pupil Support them through lessons, transitions, and social times Use agreed strategies to help them manage emotions and behaviour Encourage small steps forward in confidence, communication, and self-regulation Step in with de-escalation when needed, always with empathy Work closely with teachers, the SENCO, and the pastoral team It’s a role where patience, kindness, and good humour go a long way.What the school offers A caring team who understand the realities of SEMH support Clear guidance and strong pastoral systems A safe, structured environment where staff work together Opportunities to develop through training and in-school support What we’re looking for Experience supporting young people, ideally with SEMH needs A calm, steady approach in challenging moments Confidence using behaviour strategies Someone who’s resilient, positive, and genuinely wants to help Why work with Protocol Education? Weekly PAYE pay Free access to online CPD and development A consultant who knows the local schools and supports you throughout Local roles that match your strengths and preferences If you think this sounds like the right fit for you, I’d love to talk through the school in Gateshead and next steps. 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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