Criminology Graduate - SEMH Learning Support Assistant

Criminology Graduate – SEMH Learning Support Assistant

Location: Gateshead
Salary: £89.35 - £100
Start Date: Immediate or September
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term

Studied Criminology and wondering how to turn theory into real-world impact?

This is your chance.

We’re working with a specialist SEMH school in Gateshead supporting pupils who need structure, consistency and someone who won’t give up on them. Many students have experienced trauma, adverse childhood experiences, or are at risk of exclusion.

What your day will look like:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups

• Using de-escalation and behaviour strategies

• Helping students regulate emotions and re-engage with learning

• Building trust with young people who may struggle with authority

• Working alongside teachers, pastoral teams and safeguarding leads

Your understanding of behaviour, risk factors and social systems won’t sit in a textbook here. You’ll see it play out in real time, and you’ll learn how to respond professionally and calmly.

What you can expect:

• Full support from experienced SEN and behaviour specialists

• On-the-job training in trauma-informed practice

• A structured and well-led provision

• Small class sizes and strong staff ratios

Why choose Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies

• FREE CPD, including behaviour and safeguarding training

• A dedicated consultant who supports you from interview to placement

• Opportunities to move into teacher training, psychology, youth justice or social work routes

If you want a role that challenges you, grows you, and genuinely makes a difference, this could be it.

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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