SEMH Teaching Assistant - Secondary School

About the Role

A supportive and forward-thinking secondary school in Darlington is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to work with students who require additional social, emotional and mental health support.

This is a rewarding role where you will play a key part in helping young people engage with learning, regulate behaviour, and build confidence both inside and outside the classroom.

You will work closely with teachers, pastoral teams and SENCOs to provide structured support that enables students to succeed academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for students with SEMH needs.

• Support pupils in managing behaviour and emotional regulation.

• Help students stay engaged with lessons and complete learning activities.

• Implement behaviour strategies and individual support plans.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with students.

• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SEND teams and pastoral leads.

• Support a safe and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with young people with SEMH, SEND, or behavioural needs.

• Background in education, youth work, care, or mentoring is desirable.

• Calm, resilient and able to build strong relationships with students.

• Confident supporting behaviour management strategies.

• A team player who is passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable learners.

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and supportive leadership team.

• Opportunities for training and professional development.

• A chance to make a real impact on young people’s lives.

• Potential for longer-term or permanent opportunities.

Apply

If you are passionate about supporting young people and making a difference in education, we would love to hear from you.

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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