Education Support Worker

Protocol Education Ltd; South Shields; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in South Shields is seeking an Education Support Worker to assist students in a positive learning environment. The role involves supporting learners, encouraging their participation, and working alongside teachers to ensure effective classroom organization. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills, patience, and a desire to work with young people.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Free CPD including SEND and safeguarding

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Enjoy working with young people
• Communicate clearly and calmly
• Stay patient and supportive during busy moments
• Hold or can obtain an enhanced DBS

Responsibilities

• Supporting learners 1:1 and in small groups.
• Encouraging participation and focus.
• Helping teachers with classroom organisation.
• Managing simple behaviour routines.
• Building positive connections with pupils.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Empathy

Support

Education

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Education Support Worker

This Education Support Worker role in South Tyneside is ideal for someone who enjoys helping young people stay motivated, engaged and confident in school. You’ll work across different year groups, offering practical and emotional support where it’s needed.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll support pupils during lessons, help them stay on track and work with teachers to create a positive learning atmosphere. This role is varied and rewarding, especially if you’re considering a future in education or youth support.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting learners 1:1 and in small groups
• Encouraging participation and focus
• Helping teachers with classroom organisation
• Managing simple behaviour routines
• Building positive connections with pupils

You’ll be great in this role if you

• Enjoy working with young people
• Communicate clearly and calmly
• Stay patient and supportive during busy moments
• Hold or can obtain an enhanced DBS

What Protocol Education provides

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free CPD including SEND and safeguarding
• A consultant who knows South Tyneside schools well
• Referral bonuses

About Us

Protocol Education, part of the Supporting Education Group, offers educators strong training, sector knowledge and supportive guidance. We work across South Tyneside to place Support Workers who bring positivity, care and encouragement into school life.

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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