Passionate about supporting children with social, emotional, or mental health needs? You’re in the right place.
We’re looking for caring, resilient Teaching Assistants to work in primary schools across Lewisham, supporting pupils with SEMH needs. This is a brilliant opportunity to help children feel safe, understood, and ready to learn.
The Role:
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Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
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Supporting emotional regulation, confidence, and classroom participation
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Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and pastoral teams
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Creating a safe, structured environment to help every child succeed
What we’re after:
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Experience working with children with SEMH, behavioural, or emotional needs
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A calm, patient, and positive approach
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Good understanding of safeguarding and inclusion practices
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An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one
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Relevant qualifications or de-escalation/trauma-informed training are a bonus
Why choose Protocol Education?
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Weekly PAYE pay with no hidden deductions
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Free access to our CPD Academy and specialist SEMH training
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Dedicated support from your friendly, local consultant
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Long-term, consistent roles in primary schools that value support staff
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Thrive training opportunities to strengthen your CV
Ready to make a lasting difference? Let’s find your next SEMH role together.
Apply today or message us to chat through your options.
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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