SEMH-Learning Support Assistant

15 hours ago


Gateshead, United Kingdom Protocol Education Full time

Do you have a calm head, a steady approach and a soft spot for pupils who find school tough? A supportive school in Gateshead is looking for a SEMH Learning Support Assistant who can help students manage emotions, build resilience and reconnect with learning at their own pace.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being the trusted person a young person turns to when the day feels heavy, and who can offer warmth without judgement.What you’ll be doing Supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs across the school day Helping students regulate, reset and re-engage with tasks when things feel overwhelming Building strong, consistent relationships that help pupils feel safe and respected Working alongside teachers, pastoral teams and therapists to deliver clear, structured support Using calm strategies for de-escalation and emotional regulation Encouraging small steps of progress and celebrating every win What we’re looking for Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, behaviour needs or complex SEND Someone patient, intuitive and able to stay calm under pressure A positive communicator who can build trust quickly A team player who brings empathy, professionalism and a sense of humour A genuine commitment to helping young people overcome barriers What Protocol Education offers Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella deductions Free access to our online CPD Academy, including SEMH and behaviour training A dedicated consultant who listens and supports you throughout your journey Opportunities across SEND, pastoral and alternative provision settings A smooth, supportive registration process Referral rewards when you recommend brilliant educators If you want to make a real difference to pupils who need a consistent champion, we’d love to hear from you.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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