SEMH/SEN Teaching Assistant

Primary schools across Midsomer Norton and Paulton are looking for caring, resilient and enthusiastic individuals to join their teams and support pupils who need a little extra encouragement to succeed.

This is far more than a classroom support role. You'll be helping children build confidence, develop positive relationships and overcome barriers to learning, ensuring they feel safe, understood and ready to thrive.

These welcoming schools combine high expectations with a nurturing approach, creating environments where every child is encouraged to achieve their potential. Whether you're exploring a future in teaching, psychology, youth work or education, this role offers invaluable experience and the chance to make a lasting impact.

What You'll Be Doing

Supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 classrooms
Providing targeted support for children with SEND and SEMH needs
Helping pupils regulate emotions and engage positively in learning
Building strong, trusting relationships with children and staff
Managing behaviour calmly, consistently and positively
Promoting confidence, independence and resilience
Creating a safe and inclusive learning environment
Working closely with teachers and SENCOs to support pupil progress
Reporting concerns and maintaining high safeguarding standards

About You

Passionate about supporting children's wellbeing and development
Calm, patient and adaptable when faced with challenges
Confident building relationships with children and young people
Experience working with children, whether through education, youth work, coaching, care or volunteering
Knowledge of SEND or SEMH is desirable but not essential
A graduate, aspiring teacher, sports coach, youth worker or someone with transferable experience
Committed to making a positive difference every day

Why Work Through Protocol Education?

Flexible work opportunities to suit your availability
Competitive weekly pay of £92-£95 per day
Local placements across Midsomer Norton and Paulton
Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
Free CPD and training opportunities
Easy-to-use booking and timesheet system
PAYE payroll with no umbrella deductions
£250 refer-a-friend bonus

What We Need to Clear You

To complete your registration, we'll need:

Passport/proof of right to work in the UK
Two proofs of address (such as a driving licence, utility bill or council tax statement)
A CV covering the last 10 years of work or education, with any gaps explained
References covering the last two years, including childcare or youth work where applicable
An overseas police check if you have lived abroad for three months or more in the past five years

Ready to make an impact?

If you're someone who can bring calm, consistency and encouragement to children who need it most, we'd love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable school experience while making a genuine difference in the lives of young people across Midsomer Norton and Paulton.

Bonus question: Are you Thrive trained? If not, don't worry. Thrive training is highly valued by schools, particularly when supporting pupils with SEMH needs, and we can help point you in the right direction to develop these sought-after skills.

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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