Protocol Education are currently recruiting a Behaviour and SEMH Support Assistant to work within a specialist provision in the Peterlee area.

The setting supports pupils who may experience Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges, alongside additional learning or communication needs. Many pupils benefit from structured routines, consistent expectations and supportive relationships with staff.

As part of the support team, you will help pupils build confidence, develop emotional regulation strategies and engage in learning.

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils who may struggle with emotional regulation or behaviour
• Promoting positive behaviour strategies and routines
• Encouraging pupils to engage with learning activities
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils

The school is looking for candidates who are calm, resilient and able to remain supportive in challenging situations.

A DBS on the Update Service is preferred, however candidates without one will be required to complete a DBS application through Protocol Education before starting work.

If you are interested in supporting young people with SEMH needs and making a meaningful impact in education, apply now and a member of our team will contact you to discuss the role further.

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 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.

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