1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Free CPD and online training

Dedicated consultant

Specialist SEND opportunities

Long-term placements

Permanent opportunities

Ongoing support

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a committed 1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistant in Gateshead to support a Year 1 pupil with challenging behaviour. The role offers classroom-based support, safeguarding adherence and potential for long-term opportunities.

You don’t need extensive school experience; your attitude, patience, and ability to build a positive relationship with the pupil are what matter most.

Qualifications

• No years of school experience required; attitude and patience matter most.
• Ideal for graduates in psychology, education, or related fields seeking classroom support.
• DBS checks and safeguarding training are in scope for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support the pupil during lessons and navigate learning activities.
• Encourage engagement, participation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Support emotional regulation and build trust with the pupil.
• Foster positive friendships and independence.
• Collaborate with teachers and school staff to access classroom activities.

Skills

Patience

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Communication

Education

Psychology graduates

Education graduates

Childhood Studies graduates

Criminology or Sociology graduates

Childcare or youth work experience

Experienced Teaching Assistants

Job description

1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistant - Gateshead

One Pupil. One Supportive Adult. A Big Difference.

A specialist-friendly SEND primary school in Gateshead is looking for a committed 1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistant to support a Year 1 pupil who can present with challenging behaviour.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to move into education and gain meaningful experience supporting a child with additional needs.

What Will You Do?

As the pupil's 1:1 support, you'll help them navigate their school day and overcome barriers to learning.

You'll be responsible for:

• Supporting the pupil during lessons
• Encouraging engagement and participation
• Using positive behaviour approaches
• Supporting emotional regulation
• Building trust and rapport
• Encouraging positive friendships and interactions
• Helping develop independence
• Supporting the pupil to access classroom activities
• Working closely with teachers and other school staff

The Person We're Looking For

You don't need years of school experience. What matters most is your attitude, patience and ability to build a positive relationship with the pupil.

We're particularly interested in:

• Psychology graduates
• Education graduates
• Childhood Studies graduates
• Criminology or Sociology graduates
• Candidates with childcare or youth work experience
• Experienced Teaching Assistants

You'll need to be calm, reliable, patient and able to remain consistent when faced with challenging behaviour.

Build Valuable Experience

This role is ideal if you're considering a career in teaching, psychology, SEND, social work or child development.

You'll gain first-hand experience of behaviour support, emotional regulation, classroom practice and inclusive education while making a genuine difference to a child's day-to-day experience.

Join Protocol Education

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free CPD and online training
• Dedicated consultant
• Specialist SEND opportunities
• Long-term placements
• Permanent opportunities
• Ongoing support

Safeguarding

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references in line with DfE guidance.

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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