https://jobs.co.uk/job/support-assistant-protocol-education--958778ee-9c74-4751-840b-b05b405875f2 RSS feed for Support Assistant at Protocol Education. en-gb Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:10:59 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/support-assistant-protocol-education--958778ee-9c74-4751-840b-b05b405875f2 https://jobs.co.uk/job/support-assistant-protocol-education--958778ee-9c74-4751-840b-b05b405875f2 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:53:50 GMT Location: Basildon | Salary: 14.25-14.25 Hourly | Type: Permanent | Are you resilient, patient and passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Protocol Education are looking for an SEMH Support Assistant to work within a specialist education setting in the Basildon area, supporting young people who require additional help to engage positively with education. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on building strong relationships with young people and wants to make a genuine difference to pupils who may have found mainstream education challenging. The role As an SEMH Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who may present with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, difficulties with emotional regulation or barriers to learning. You will: Provide consistent 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs Build positive, trusting relationships with young people Support pupils with emotional regulation, resilience and engagement with learning Help pupils manage challenging situations and make positive choices Support teaching staff in maintaining a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment Use positive behaviour and de-escalation strategies where appropriate... Permanent