SEMH and ASD Teaching Assistant
19 days ago
Sutton
We’re looking for a compassionate, resilient and proactive SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) in a nurturing school environment. If you’re someone who notices the quiet child in the corner, celebrates the small wins, and stays calm when things feel anything but, you’ll fit right in here. What you’ll be doing No two days look the same, and that’s part of the magic. • Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups with SEMH and ASD needs, • Helping to create a calm, structured, and safe learning environment, • Using creative and adaptive approaches to keep learners engaged, • Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils who need consistency most, • Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals You don’t need to tick every box, but the right attitude is everything. • Experience supporting children with SEMH and/or ASD, • A patient, empathetic, and resilient nature, • Confidence managing challenging behaviour in a calm, supportive way, • A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs, • Team player with a proactive mindset You’ll be the person who helps a child feel understood. The one who turns a tough morning into a manageable one. The steady presence that makes school feel safe again. And those moments? They stick. Why work with Protocol Education? We keep things human. • Ongoing support from a consultant who actually listens, • Access to free CPD, including Thrive training to boost your SEMH toolkit, • Flexible working to fit around you