Job Title: SEMH Support Assistant – Full-Time (Temporary)
Location: Newcastle
Salary: £85 – £105 per day (PAYE, depending on qualifications and experience)
Contract: Full-Time, Temporary
Help students find calm, confidence, and connection
We’re looking for a full-time SEMH Support Assistant to join a fantastic school in Newcastle. If you’re someone who can bring patience, emotional intelligence, and a steady presence to the classroom—we’d love to hear from you.
This role is all about supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You’ll help them access learning, build life skills, and feel safe and supported in school. It’s hands-on, heart-first work that really matters.
What you’ll be doing:
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Supporting students with SEMH needs throughout the school day
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Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
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Helping deliver individual learning plans tailored to student needs
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Creating a calm, structured, and inclusive learning environment
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Working closely with teachers and support teams to meet each child’s needs
What we’re looking for:
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Experience working with young people with SEMH needs is a plus—but not essential
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A genuine passion for helping pupils overcome barriers to learning
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Adaptability, patience, and a team-player attitude
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Strong communication and emotional resilience
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A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) and right to work in the UK
Why join Protocol Education?
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Competitive PAYE pay—no umbrella deductions
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Refer a Friend scheme – earn £50 when someone you recommend starts working with us
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A dedicated consultant who listens and works to find your perfect fit
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FREE access to training and CPD courses, including safeguarding and behaviour strategies
This is a brilliant opportunity to make a lasting impact on students’ lives—and to grow your own skills and confidence in the process. If you’re ready to make a difference, apply today and let’s get started.
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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