SEMH Behaviour Support Assistant

Protocol Education
Newcastle upon Tyne

SEMH Behaviour Support Assistant

Are you confident supporting learners who need structure, consistency and someone who won’t give up on them?

We are recruiting a full-time SEMH Behaviour Support Assistant to work within specialist education settings across North Tyneside and Newcastle upon Tyne, supporting learners with social, emotional and mental health needs, including those who may present with challenging behaviour.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone from a behaviour support, care, youth work or psychology background who is looking to build a long-term career in education or mental health.

Location: North Tyneside / Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Type: Full-Time

What’s in it for you

• A full-time, stable role with consistent hours
• Ongoing training in behaviour management and SEMH support
• The chance to gain hands-on experience in specialist education
• A supportive and experienced team environment
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career

Your role will include

• Supporting learners with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
• Implementing behaviour strategies and maintaining clear boundaries
• Providing 1:1 mentoring and consistent support
• Supporting de-escalation and emotional regulation
• Encouraging engagement in learning and positive routines

We’re looking for someone who

• Has experience working with behaviour or vulnerable individuals
• Remains calm, resilient and confident in challenging situations
• Communicates clearly and builds strong relationships
• Is passionate about supporting learners with SEMH needs

If you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference and develop your career at the same time, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today.

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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Posted 2026-04-01

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