SEMH Teaching Assistant - West Denton, Newcastle (Full-Time)

SEMH Teaching Assistant - West Denton, Newcastle (Full-Time)

Full-Time 23990 - 29321 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Protocol Education Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support young people in overcoming challenges and achieving success in education.
  • Company: Join Protocol Education, a leader in supporting vulnerable learners.
  • Benefits: Weekly pay, free training, career progression, and ongoing wellbeing support.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with potential for long-term opportunities and professional growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills.
  • Qualifications: Experience in education or care is a plus; resilience and passion are key.

The predicted salary is between 23990 - 29321 £ per year.

SEMH Teaching Assistant – West Denton, Newcastle (Full-Time)

Help young people rediscover confidence, rebuild trust and achieve success in education.

Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational setting in

West Denton, Newcastle

The school supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs who benefit from smaller class sizes, structured routines and a relationship-focused approach to learning.

This rewarding role is centred around building positive connections, providing consistency and helping pupils overcome barriers that may be impacting their education.

Why work with Protocol Education?

At Protocol Education, we understand the difference the right support can make in a young person's life.

We'll match you with a role where your skills can have a genuine impact while supporting your own professional development.

You'll receive

  • Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies
  • FREE access to our online CPD Academy
  • SEMH, SEND and Behaviour Management training
  • A dedicated local consultant
  • Long-term and permanent opportunities
  • Career progression guidance
  • Ongoing wellbeing support
  • What you'll be doing
  • Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
  • Helping learners regulate emotions and manage challenges
  • Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
  • Building strong and trusting relationships
  • Supporting pupils during lessons and interventions
  • Working closely with pastoral and teaching teams
  • Acting as a positive role model
  • Recognising and celebrating progress

What we're looking for

You'll be resilient, patient and committed to helping young people succeed.

You'll also be

  • A confident communicator
  • Calm under pressure
  • Consistent and reliable
  • Positive and proactive
  • Passionate about supporting vulnerable learners

Previous experience in education, care, youth work, residential support or behaviour support would be highly beneficial.

  • Who this role would suit
  • Behaviour Support Workers
  • Learning Mentors
  • Youth Workers
  • Residential Support Workers
  • Sports Coaches
  • Teaching Assistants
  • Psychology Graduates
  • Social Work Graduates

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 Df E 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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SEMH Teaching Assistant - West Denton, Newcastle (Full-Time) employer: Protocol Education Ltd

Join a nurturing nursery setting in LS11 where your passion for early years education can truly shine. We prioritise a supportive work culture that values your contributions, offers ongoing professional development, and fosters strong relationships with children and their families. With a focus on creating a safe and engaging environment, you'll find every day rewarding as you help little learners thrive.

Protocol Education Ltd

Contact Details:

Protocol Education Ltd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace SEMH Teaching Assistant - West Denton, Newcastle (Full-Time)

Resilience
Patience
Communication Skills
Behaviour Management
Emotional Regulation
Relationship Building
Positive Reinforcement