SEMH Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision

Location: Gateshead
Job Type: Supply Teaching
Industry: SEN
Reference: rtls101
Salary: £89 - 108 per day
Job Published: 2 days ago

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision (Gateshead)

Location: Gateshead
Salary: £89-£108 per day (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2025

Can you offer calm in the chaos and connection where it counts?

We’re working with a brilliant alternative provision in Gateshead supporting young people who’ve experienced social, emotional, or mental health challenges. They’re on the lookout for a resilient, empathetic Teaching Assistant who can help pupils re-engage with learning-and believe in themselves again.

What makes this setting stand out:

  • A strong belief that every young person can succeed with the right support

  • A curriculum shaped by individual needs and rooted in real-life outcomes

  • A consistent, trauma-informed approach that values relationships above all

  • Staff who lead with compassion, high expectations, and firm boundaries

Your role:

  • Supporting pupils aged 11–16 in and out of the classroom

  • Building strong, respectful relationships with young people who may not trust easily

  • Helping pupils regulate their emotions and re-engage with learning

  • Working as part of a multidisciplinary team including therapists and mentors

  • Supporting delivery of a flexible curriculum, including life skills and vocational learning

You’ll need to bring:

  • Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs

  • A calm, consistent and non-judgemental approach

  • Excellent communication and de-escalation skills

  • Confidence to set boundaries while building trust

  • A belief that no pupil is ever a ‘lost cause’

What you’ll get from Protocol Education:

  • Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella deductions

  • Access to Thrive, de-escalation, and trauma-informed practice training

  • A dedicated consultant with expertise in SEMH and AP settings

  • Long-term opportunities with real impact

If you’re ready to be the adult who shows up, stays steady, and helps turn things around-this could be the role for you. Apply now or get in touch to talk next steps.

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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