SEMH Support Assistant
Protocol Education
Job Description
Be the calm in someone’s storm.
We’re looking for a patient, understanding, and genuinely brilliant individual to support a Year 3 pupil with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in a primary school in Lewisham. It’s a full-time role where your presence will make all the difference.
What the role looks like:
1:1 support for a Year 3 pupil managing SEMH challenges
Building trust, routine, and emotional resilience throughout the school day
Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals
Helping the pupil access learning in a way that feels safe and achievable
Using de-escalation, praise, and empathy (your superhero toolkit)
What we’re looking for:
Experience with SEMH, trauma-informed practice, or behaviour support (school-based or other settings)
A calm, nurturing approa...