Some kids don’t just need a TA. They need you.
We’re looking for a patient, empathetic and steady SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils at a secondary SEMH provision in South Shields. These pupils have experienced more than their fair share of challenges—but with the right adult in their corner, they can absolutely thrive.
If you’ve got experience in SEMH, PRUs or behaviour support—and you know how to stay calm when the classroom isn’t—you’ll fit right in.
What you’ll be doing:
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Supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs
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Providing consistent, structured classroom support
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Building trust and positive routines, one relationship at a time
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Working closely with SENCOs and pastoral staff to tailor support
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Keeping things positive, firm, and full of heart
What we’re looking for:
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Experience in SEMH or behaviour-focused roles (school, PRU, youth work)
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Calm, confident and resilient when managing challenging behaviour
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills
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Someone who sees the child, not just the behaviour
Why this role matters:
Because for some young people, you might be the only steady adult in their day. The one who doesn’t flinch, doesn’t shout, and doesn’t give up.
What Protocol Education offers:
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Weekly pay through PAYE—no umbrella faff
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FREE Thrive training to boost your SEMH skillset
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Ongoing support from your own local consultant
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Access to CPD and a real chance to make a difference
Ready to step into a role that really matters? Apply now or give us a shout to chat more.
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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