We’re looking for a compassionate, calm, and committed support staff member to join our alternative provision in an SEMH primary school. You’ll be the steady hand, the friendly face, and the person who helps our pupils feel safe, supported, and ready to learn every day.
What the role involves:
Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs
Collaborating closely with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists to deliver tailored learning support
Helping create structured, nurturing, and engaging classroom environments
Supporting pupils’ emotional wellbeing using trauma-informed approaches
What we’re looking for:
Experience working with primary-aged pupils, ideally with SEMH or SEND backgrounds
Calm, patient, and adaptable approach
Strong communication skills and empathy
Thrive training is a bonus—but if you haven’t done it yet, we offer free training to help you grow
What we offer:
Long-term, full-time, permanent role in a supportive school environment
Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies
FREE access to our online CPD Academy
Dedicated consultant support to help you thrive in your role
Opportunities to grow within mainstream, SEND, and alternative provision
If you love helping children overcome challenges and celebrating their successes, this role could be the perfect fit. Come join a school that values you as much as the pupils you support!
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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Salary description
£89.38 - £95.00 per day