SEMH Teaching Assistant Opportunity
Location: Sunderland
Pay: £83 - £100 Daily (dependent on experience & qualifications)
Days: Monday to Friday (Full-time)
Are you passionate about supporting children and making a positive difference in their lives? At Protocol Education, we’re looking for resilient and enthusiastic SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) Teaching Assistants to join a well-established SEMH setting in Sunderland.
About the Role
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a key role in helping students overcome challenges and thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor Progress: Guide students to identify areas requiring improvement.
Provide Support: Assist in the emotional, physical, and social development of pupils.
Prepare Learning Spaces: Set up and tidy classrooms before and after lessons.
Create Resources: Help teachers develop materials tailored to the needs of the pupils.
Supervise Activities: Organise and oversee projects and sports sessions.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
Strong communication skills to engage effectively with teachers and students.
The ability to create and maintain positive relationships with pupils.
Active listening skills and sensitivity towards children’s needs.
A nurturing attitude that fosters an encouraging learning environment.
A sound understanding of lesson content and the ability to support its delivery.
Why Join Protocol Education?
Dedicated Consultant: Your personal point of contact for ongoing support.
Weekly Pay: No hidden deductions or umbrella company fees.
Flexible Work: Manage your availability through an easy-to-use diary system.
Career Progression: A perfect role for graduates aspiring to move into teaching or related careers.
What We Offer:
Full-time and part-time positions.
Opportunities to develop knowledge of the national curriculum.
Access to FREE safeguarding and Prevent Duty training.
How to Apply
Are you ready to make a difference?
Email us:
Call: (phone number removed)
Alternatively, apply directly below. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Important Information:
All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training.
A valid enhanced DBS check and subscription to the DBS Update Service are required.
Pay rates are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. All workers are subject to thorough safeguarding checks in line with DfE guidance.
Join Protocol Education today and transform students’ lives, one day at a time!
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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