Early Years SEN Support Worker - 1:1

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

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a patient and nurturing SEN Support Worker to join a specialist school in South Shields, providing 1:1 support to a Reception pupil. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm, with potential progression to a permanent 8:00am-4:00pm contract.

The successful candidate will build routines, establish trust, and respond calmly to distress, requiring empathy, patience and understanding.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional needs preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to undertake safeguarding training and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a Reception child to aid comfort and engagement.
• Help the child establish daily routines and a sense of trust within the setting.
• Monitor progress and behaviour, and report to school staff as required.
• Maintain a calm, empathetic approach to challenging situations.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Relationship building

Job description

Early Years SEN Support Worker - 1:1
South Shields | Full-time | Immediate Start

An opportunity has become available for a patient and nurturing SEN Support Worker to join a specialist school in South Shields, providing 1:1 support to a young child in Reception.

The position is available Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm, with the potential to move into a permanent contract for the right person. Permanent hours would be 8:00am-4:00pm.

This is a particularly relationship-led role. The child is new to the setting and will benefit from having a consistent adult who can help him become comfortable with his new environment, establish routines and develop a sense of trust.

He can present with challenging behaviours and may hurt himself when distressed, meaning the successful candidate will need to approach situations with empathy, patience and understanding.

You don't necessarily need to have worked in exactly the same role before. The school is particularly interested in people who are warm, emotionally aware and committed to understanding the individual needs of the child.

The school is currently reviewing applications and arranging trials, with the child due to start on Monday. Ideally, they would like to meet suitable candidates for a trial on Monday.

If you are looking for a meaningful role supporting a young child with additional needs, this could be a great opportunity.

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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