SEMH Teaching Assistant - Specialist Setting

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Specialist Setting 

I am working with a supportive, nurturing school looking for an SEMH Teaching Assistant in East London who brings patience, resilience, and genuine care into the classroom every single day.

If you’re someone who can stay calm in challenging moments, build trust over time, and understands that behaviour is a form of communication, you’ll feel right at home here.

What you’ll be doing
You’ll be supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them access learning in a way that works for them.

That might look like:

• Building strong, consistent relationships that help pupils feel safe and understood
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Helping pupils re-engage with learning at their own pace
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and support staff
• Creating a structured, calm, and supportive environment where pupils can thrive

No two days will look the same, and that’s exactly what makes this role so special.

What we’re looking for

• Experience supporting SEMH, SEND, or challenging behaviour is ideal
• A calm, resilient approach and a good sense of humour
• Someone who’s patient, consistent, and genuinely invested
• Confidence managing behaviour in a positive, proactive way
• A willingness to learn, adapt, and grow

Bonus points if you’re familiar with behaviour strategies, trauma-informed approaches, or restorative practices, but don’t worry if not, full support and training will be provided.

Why Protocol Education?
We don’t just place you in a role and wish you luck. We’re with you every step of the way.

• Access to free CPD, including our highly valued Thrive training
• Ongoing support from a consultant who actually listens
• Opportunities to grow your experience in specialist settings
• Flexible work that fits around you

If you’re not already Thrive trained, we’ll help you get there, it’s a brilliant way to build confidence and stand out to schools.

The impact you’ll make
In this role, progress isn’t always measured in grades. It’s in trust built, barriers broken down, and those moments where a pupil starts to believe in themselves again.

You’ll be part of those moments.

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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