SEMH Teaching Assistant – Gateshead (PRU Setting)
Start: January
Contract: Full time, long term
Looking for a role where you can make a real difference every single day? We’re working with a PRU-style provision in Gateshead that supports pupils who struggle in mainstream settings and need calm, consistent adults around them.
You’ll be working with small groups and 1:1, helping pupils regulate emotions, rebuild confidence and re-engage with learning. The team values patience, humour and a steady presence, so if you’re someone pupils naturally warm to, you’ll fit right in.
You’ll be doing:
• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
• Using de-escalation and restorative approaches
• Helping pupils build routines, confidence and independence
• Working alongside a skilled pastoral team
What you’ll need:
• Experience in SEMH, PRU or behaviour support
• A calm, resilient approach
• Confidence supporting dysregulated behaviour