SEMH Support Worker

About Us

At Protocol Education, we help educators find roles where they can use their strengths and be valued for them. Our Sunderland team partners with specialist SEMH (social, emotional and mental health) provisions across the region.

About the Role

We’re seeking an SEMH Support Worker to join a nurturing alternative provision in Sunderland. You’ll be supporting pupils who benefit from structure, patience, and trusted adults who stay calm under pressure.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs through structured routines
• Using positive relationships to build engagement and resilience
• Assisting with vocational sessions, classroom tasks, and outdoor learning
• Tracking progress and sharing updates with staff

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with young people facing SEMH barriers
• An empathetic approach with strong listening skills
• Confidence using clear boundaries and restorative practice
• Reliability and commitment to helping pupils make progress

Why Join Protocol Education

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free online training modules including SEMH and Autism Awareness
• Dedicated consultant support from our Northeast team
• Long-term and short-term roles available

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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