Secondary SEMH Teaching Assistant – Gateshead

Location: Durham
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term

Some students just need the right person in their corner.

A specialist SEMH secondary school in Gateshead is looking for a calm, confident 1:1 Support Assistant to support pupils who need a little extra help navigating school life.

This isn’t a sit-at-the-back-of-the-classroom role. You’ll be right there in the action, helping students build trust, confidence, and the skills they need to succeed.

What your day might look like

No two days are the same, but here’s a taste:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups during lessons

• Helping students regulate emotions and manage behaviour positively

• Encouraging engagement in subjects like English, maths, and vocational learning

• Working alongside teachers, mentors, and pastoral teams

• Celebrating the little wins, because in SEMH settings, they mean everything

One moment you might be helping a student crack a maths question. The next, you’re guiding them through a tricky moment and getting them back on track.

What we’re looking for

You don’t need to be a teacher, but you do need:

• A calm and patient approach

• Confidence supporting young people with behavioural needs

• Experience in education, youth work, care, sports coaching, or similar

• The ability to build trust and positive relationships

If you’ve worked with young people who need structure, encouragement, and someone who won’t give up on them, you’ll fit right in.

Why join Protocol Education?

We keep things simple and supportive:

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies

• FREE access to our CPD Academy

• A dedicated consultant who actually listens

• Opportunities in SEND, mainstream, and alternative provisions

• Fast, straightforward registration

Ready to make a real difference?

Apply today and let’s chat about how this role could be the perfect fit for you.

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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