1:1 SEND Support Assistant for Complex Needs (Durham)

Protocol Education; North East; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Dedicated consultant support

Local SEND opportunities

Experience in specialist settings

Refer a Friend rewards

Thrive training

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a 1:1 SEND Support Assistant in Durham to work within a specialist school. You will provide dedicated one-to-one support for a pupil with complex needs, focusing on safety, communication, and positive engagement. The role emphasizes relationship-building and following established strategies.

The position is full-time, term-time only, with pay dependent on experience. Thrive training and ongoing consultant support are included as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.
• Calm and patient approach.
• Willingness to learn and follow specialist strategies.

Responsibilities

• Providing consistent 1:1 support
• Supporting a pupil with complex SEND and behavioural needs
• Helping the pupil recognise and manage their emotions
• Using agreed sensory, behavioural and communication strategies
• Supporting classroom engagement and learning
• Following individual behaviour and safeguarding plans
• Responding calmly to incidents of challenging behaviour
• Building trust through consistency and positive reinforcement
• Working alongside teachers and experienced SEND professionals

Skills

Experience SEND support

Calm and patient

Resilience

Confidence under pressure

Relationship building

Willingness to learn

Job description

Protocol Education is recruiting a 1:1 SEND Support Assistant in Durham to work within a specialist school. You will provide dedicated one-to-one support for a pupil with complex needs, focusing on safety, communication, and positive engagement. The role emphasizes relationship-building and following established strategies.

The position is full-time, term-time only, with pay dependent on experience. Thrive training and ongoing consultant support are included as part of the package.