1:1 SEN Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational provider in Gateshead is seeking a dedicated SEN 1:1 Support Assistant to provide consistent support to a pupil with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Ideal candidates should have experience with children in SEN settings, a calm approach, and strong communication skills. This temporary role offers weekly pay and opportunities for training. Join a welcoming team focused on nurturing relationships in a structured learning environment.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Access to free online CPD courses

Support from dedicated consultant

Opportunities for additional training and development

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, especially those with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.
• Ability to handle challenging situations with patience.
• Desire to help children feel understood and supported.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support during lessons and transitions.
• Help manage the pupil's emotions and behaviors.
• Encourage positive communication and problem-solving.
• Maintain a calm, structured learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff for consistent support.

Skills

Experience with children or young people in an SEN or SEMH setting

Calm and reassuring approach

Strong communication skills

Empathy and resilience

Job description

A brilliant school in Gateshead is looking for a dedicated SEN 1:1 Support Assistantant to start immediately to work closely with a pupil who needs consistent, calm, and caring support throughout the school day. If you’re someone who naturally puts children at ease and can handle tricky moments with patience, this could be a great match for you.

The role

Your main focus will be supporting one pupil who experiences social, emotional, and behavioural challenges. You’ll help them feel settled, understand routines, and take part in learning in a way that feels manageable.

Your day might include:

• Providing steady 1:1 support during lessons, transitions, and breaks
• Using agreed strategies to help the pupil manage emotions and behaviour
• Encouraging positive communication, confidence, and problem-solving
• Helping to maintain a calm, structured learning space
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and pastoral staff to keep support consistent

You’ll be someone the pupil can rely on, even when the day feels tough.

What the school offers

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Clear guidance and strong SEND systems
• A nurturing culture where relationships come first
• Opportunities for additional training and development

What we’re looking for

• Experience with children or young people, preferably in an SEN or SEMH setting
• A calm, reassuring approach to challenging situations
• Strong communication, empathy, and resilience
• A genuine desire to help a child feel understood and supported

What you’ll receive from Protocol Education

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Access to free online CPD courses
• Friendly support from your dedicated consultant
• Local opportunities across Gateshead and the North East
• A smooth and straightforward registration process

If you’d like to hear more about this role or similar opportunities in Gateshead, I can talk you through the next steps and help you get started.

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.

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