SEMH Teaching Assistant – Sunderland
Location: Sunderland
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Start date: ASAP
Pay: £89–£120 per day
Some pupils need extra support to feel safe enough to learn — and that’s where you come in.
We’re recruiting a Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing secondary setting that supports pupils with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
You’ll help pupils find their focus, rebuild confidence, and re-engage with education through patience, structure, and empathy.
Day-to-day, you’ll:
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Support individual pupils and small groups with learning and behaviour goals
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Help implement emotional regulation and de-escalation strategies
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Encourage social skills and positive peer interaction
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Work closely with teachers, counsellors, and pastoral staff
What you’ll bring:
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Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, ASD, ADHD or trauma
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A proactive, kind, and resilient attitude
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Confidence in promoting positive relationships and boundaries
In return, we offer weekly PAYE pay, free access to Thrive and CPD training, and full support from your local consultant.
If you’re passionate about helping pupils rediscover the joy of learning — we’d 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.
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