1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistant – Year 1

Protocol Education; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; 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 recruiting a dedicated 1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistant to support a Year 1 pupil with additional needs at a Gateshead primary school. You will work 1:1, supporting lessons, promoting engagement, and using positive behaviour strategies.

Ideal candidates include psychology, education, childhood studies or criminology graduates, childcare or youth work experience, or experienced teaching assistants. This role offers ongoing support and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• No prior school experience required; attitude and patience matter.
• Supportive approach for pupil with challenging behaviour.
• Willing to work as 1:1 in Year 1.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Attitude

Patience

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Education

Psychology graduates

Education graduates

Childhood Studies graduates

Criminology or Sociology graduates

Childcare or youth work experience

Experienced Teaching Assistants

Job description

Protocol Education is recruiting a dedicated 1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistant to support a Year 1 pupil with additional needs at a Gateshead primary school. You will work 1:1, supporting lessons, promoting engagement, and using positive behaviour strategies.

Ideal candidates include psychology, education, childhood studies or criminology graduates, childcare or youth work experience, or experienced teaching assistants. This role offers ongoing support and progression opportunities.