SEMH & Behaviour Teaching Assistant – South Shields (Secondary)

Location: Sunderland
Start: ASAP or January
Contract: Full time

We’re seeking a Teaching Assistant to support secondary pupils who have additional social, emotional and behavioural needs. Many of the pupils benefit from predictable routines, coaching through big emotions and having a steady adult they can rely on.

In this role you’ll:
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour plans
• Use restorative approaches and gentle de-escalation
• Help pupils stay focused and feel secure during lessons
• Work closely with the pastoral and SEN teams
• Encourage confidence, resilience and positive choices

You’ll need:
• Experience with SEMH, behaviour or trauma-informed practice
• A calm, consistent and supportive approach
• Strong relationship-building skills

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.

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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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