Empowering SEND Support Assistant – Primary School

Protocol Education Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free SEND CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Weekly PAYE pay

Job summary

Protocol Education is hiring a SEND Support Assistant for a primary school in Gateshead. The role focuses on supporting children with additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and speech and language difficulties.

You will work closely with the SENCO and teachers to tailor support, build confidence, and help pupils participate in lessons, while promoting positive social and emotional development.

Qualifications

• Psychology graduates seeking school-based experience.
• Experience as SEND Teaching Assistants preferred.
• Backgrounds in care, youth work, or support services welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group SEND support
• Supporting pupils to engage successfully in lessons
• Encouraging positive social and emotional development
• Supporting behaviour regulation strategies
• Working collaboratively with teachers to adapt learning activities
• Building trusting relationships with pupils and families

Skills

Psychology graduates

SEND Teaching Assistants

Care/Youth work background

Patience & resilience

Job description

Protocol Education is hiring a SEND Support Assistant for a primary school in Gateshead. The role focuses on supporting children with additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and speech and language difficulties.

You will work closely with the SENCO and teachers to tailor support, build confidence, and help pupils participate in lessons, while promoting positive social and emotional development.