Care Workers Needed! | SEND Support Worker | Primary

Protocol Education Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Newcastle is seeking a SEND Support Worker to assist children with special educational needs. Candidates should have a background in care or social work, excellent communication skills, and a passion for helping SEND children thrive. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant difference in students' lives and be part of a supportive educational community.

Benefits

Daily, long-term, and permanent jobs in schools

Support for your career through free CPD

Help and advice from your consultant

Reputable and established company

Qualifications

• Experience in care, social work, or similar roles.
• Passionate about helping SEND children.
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with special educational needs.
• Help children navigate their learning journey.
• Work as part of a close-knit team in a primary school.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Adaptability

Education

Experience in care or social work

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

From care to classroom

If you’ve worked in care or social work, you already have what it takes to be extraordinary in a classroom. This primary school in the heart of Newcastle is looking for calm, compassionate individuals to support children with additional needs, and your background in care makes you the perfect fit.

You’ve already mastered patience, empathy, and handling the unexpected. Now’s your chance to use those skills to help young pupils thrive.

About the Role:

As a SEND Support Worker, you’ll be a vital part of a close-knit team in a welcoming primary school in central Newcastle. You’ll be supporting pupils with special educational needs, helping them navigate their learning journey with confidence and positivity.

• Core hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 – 16:00
• Start date: September 2025

Who you are:

• You understand that progress looks different for every child.
• You have experience in care, social work, or similar roles.
• You think on your feet and have excellent communication skills.
• You are passionate about helping SEND children reach their full potential.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one).

Why join Protocol Education?

• Daily, long-term, and permanent jobs in schools.
• The full range of roles including SEND and tuition.
• Great daily rates and the opportunity to get guaranteed work and pay.
• Support for your career through free CPD and resources.
• Help and advice from your consultant and our Teacher Services community.
• The peace of mind of working with a reputable and established company.

Ready to make a difference in September? Hit that apply button and let’s get you one step closer to the classroom!

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 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 DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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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 later.