Teaching Assistant – SEMH School (Day-to-Day Cover)
Location: Islington
Pay: £90 to £95 per day
Contract: Flexible day cover, immediate start
If you’re the kind of person who brings calm to busy days and patience to tricky moments, an SEMH school in Islington is looking for you. They need confident, compassionate Teaching Assistants for day-to-day cover, supporting pupils who are navigating big emotions and barriers to learning.
This is a school that really values its support staff. They work as a tight team and celebrate progress, however small. If you love helping young people feel heard, understood, and supported, you’ll fit right in.
What your day could involve
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Supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs
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Helping young people regulate, refocus, and re-engage with lessons
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Using nurturing, trauma-informed approaches and de-escalation techniques
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Working closely with teachers, mentors, and pastoral staff
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Modelling consistency, warmth, and positive communication
You’ll thrive here if you have
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Experience in SEMH, PRUs, youth work, mentoring, or behaviour support
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A calm, grounded approach when things feel heightened
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Strong communication skills and a warm, relatable manner
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A genuine commitment to helping young people build resilience and confidence
What Protocol Education offers
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Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella deductions
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Free online CPD, including behaviour, trauma-informed practice, and SEMH modules
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A supportive consultant who understands specialist settings and morning cover needs
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Flexible, local bookings in caring schools across Islington
If you’re ready to make a real difference in a setting where relationships matter, I’d love to get you booked in.