If you’re the kind of person who can stay steady when emotions run high and spot the small wins others might miss, this could be the perfect role for you.
A brilliant specialist school in Gateshead is looking for a 1:1 SEMH Behaviour Support Worker to join their team. Their pupils often need someone patient, grounded, and genuinely caring by their side, and that’s where you come in. You’ll be the calm voice, the steady presence, and the person a pupil learns to trust.
What you’ll be doing
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Supporting one pupil with significant social, emotional, or behavioural needs
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Helping them manage emotions, build self-regulation skills, and access learning
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Using restorative, trauma-informed approaches to create positive change
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Working closely with teachers, mentors, and leaders who value teamwork
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Creating consistent routines that help the pupil feel safe and understood
What we’re looking for
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Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, or complex backgrounds
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Someone who can keep calm during meltdowns, step-backs and tricky moments
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A warm, patient communicator who builds trust slowly and respectfully
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Confidence using de-escalation strategies or a willingness to learn
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An understanding of how early experiences impact behaviour and wellbeing
What you get with Protocol Education
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Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella deductions
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Free CPD, including behaviour support, de-escalation, and trauma-informed practice
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A dedicated consultant who genuinely supports you
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Long-term roles in schools that value specialist support staff
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Referral bonuses when you recommend friends or colleagues
If you want a role where you can help a young person feel seen, supported, and safe, this specialist setting in Gateshead could be a brilliant fit. Let’s find you a role where your patience and resilience make a real difference.