We are working with a small, specialist trauma-informed provision supporting students aged 11 to 18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Many students have experienced significant trauma, including exploitation, and some are currently in care.
This is a nurturing, secure setting where relationships come first. Small class sizes, high staff ratios and a personalised curriculum allow each student to follow a bespoke pathway aligned to her ability, interests and aspirations.
The school’s values of Growth, Resilience, Belonging and Ownership are embedded in daily practice. Students are supported to rebuild self-worth, develop confidence and strengthen social skills in a calm, structured environment. On-site animals form part of the therapeutic offer, supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing.
The Role
As a Student Development Assistant, you will:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support
- Use trauma-informed approaches to support regulation
- Promote positive relationships and healthy boundaries
- Work closely with safeguarding and pastoral teams
- Contribute to a safe, respectful learning environment
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience in SEMH, SEND, residential care or alternative provision
- Understands trauma-informed practice
- Is calm, consistent and professionally boundaried
- Has strong safeguarding awareness
We Offer
- Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella company deductions.
- Free CPD training, including access to our Thrive training to strengthen skills in supporting emotional wellbeing.
- Personalised support from a dedicated consultant.
- Opportunities to progress into teaching, educational psychology, or long-term SEND support roles.
This is a specialist role requiring resilience, empathy and professionalism. In return, you will join a dedicated team committed to helping young women move forward with confidence and purpose.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.
Vacancy posted 15 days ago
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