At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with complex behaviour and SEMH needs in a specialist education setting.
- Company: Protocol Education, dedicated to providing quality support in education.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, free training, ongoing support, and long-term opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and enjoy a rewarding career in education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in SEMH, youth work, or mentoring is desirable.
The predicted salary is between 28568 - 34916 £ per year.
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Location: Sunderland
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Hours: 8:30am–4:30pm
Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience
Do you have the patience, confidence and personality to support complex behaviour? Protocol Education are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant specialising in SEMH and behaviour support to work within a specialist education setting in Sunderland. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who understands that challenging behaviour is often a form of communication and who can remain calm, consistent and supportive when pupils are struggling.
The Role
- Supporting pupils with complex behavioural and SEMH needs.
- Providing 1:1 and small-group intervention.
- Building positive and professional relationships.
- Supporting pupils to regulate their emotions.
- Helping pupils identify triggers and develop coping strategies.
- Encouraging engagement with learning.
- Supporting teachers with behaviour management.
- Maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.
- Using de-escalation techniques when required.
- Supporting pupils during break and lunch.
- Encouraging positive choices and independence.
- Celebrating pupil progress and helping raise aspirations.
The role may also provide opportunities for further training, including Team Teach, where appropriate.
The Person
- Confident and charismatic.
- Warm and approachable.
- Resilient and patient.
- Comfortable working with challenging behaviour.
- Able to build trust quickly.
- Consistent in their approach.
- Able to work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.
- Passionate about giving young people a positive educational experience.
- Experience in SEMH, behaviour, youth work, care, residential settings, sports coaching or mentoring would be highly desirable.
- Driving is a bonus, particularly for candidates who can travel easily to specialist settings across Sunderland and the surrounding areas.
Why Join Protocol Education?
- Competitive daily pay.
- Weekly PAYE payments.
- FREE CPD and online training.
- Dedicated education consultant.
- Ongoing support.
- Long-term and permanent opportunities.
- £50 Refer a Friend bonus.
If you're ready to take on a rewarding role where every day is different and your support can have a genuine impact, apply today.
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