Graduate 1:1 Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education; Newcastle upon Tyne; Presencial; GBP 12 000 - 18 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Weekly PAYE pay

Free CPD Academy training

Dedicated consultant support

Wide range of education opportunities

Long-term and permanent opportunities

CV-building experience

Refer a Friend rewards

Resumo da oferta

Protocol Education is seeking a Graduate 1:1 Learning Support Assistant for a specialist SEN school in Newcastle. Start ASAP on a long-term contract with potential for permanency.

You will provide dedicated 1:1 support, help the pupil access lessons, and foster engagement and independence while collaborating with teachers and SEN staff. Ideal candidates are graduates with an interest in SEND, child development, psychology or education.

Qualificações

• Graduates with an interest in SEND, child development, psychology, education or behaviour.
• Qualifications in listed relevant subjects preferred.
• No prior SEN experience required but genuine interest and suitability are essential.

Responsabilidades

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil.
• Help the pupil access lessons and activities.
• Encourage engagement, confidence and independence.
• Support communication and emotional regulation.
• Help manage transitions throughout the school day.
• Adapt activities to suit individual needs.
• Build a positive and trusting relationship with the pupil.
• Work closely with teachers and SEN staff.
• Follow individual support plans and contribute to progress.

Conhecimentos

Patience

Empathy

Reliability

Passion for helping

Formação académica

Psychology

Education

Childhood Studies

Sociology

Criminology

Health & Social Care

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Graduate 1:1 Learning Support Assistant – Newcastle

Are you a graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in SEN before starting your career?

A specialist SEN school in Newcastle is looking for a compassionate and motivated Graduate 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated support to a pupil throughout the school day.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate who wants to develop practical experience working with children with additional needs while building skills that could support a future career in Psychology, Teaching, Education, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Social Work.

Location: Newcastle
Role: Graduate 1:1 Learning Support Assistant
Setting: SEN School
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-term, with potential for a permanent position

Your Role

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil
• Help the pupil access lessons and activities
• Encourage engagement, confidence and independence
• Support communication and emotional regulation
• Help manage transitions throughout the school day
• Adapt activities to suit individual needs
• Build a positive and trusting relationship with the pupil
• Work closely with teachers and SEN staff
• Follow individual support plans and contribute to progress

Who We're Looking For

We’re particularly interested in graduates with an interest in SEND, child development, psychology, education or behaviour.

Relevant degrees could include:

• Psychology
• Education
• Childhood Studies
• Sociology
• Criminology
• Health & Social Care
• Other related subjects

You don't necessarily need previous SEN experience. We’re looking for someone who is patient, empathetic, reliable and genuinely passionate about supporting children.

Experience through volunteering, tutoring, youth work, care work or university placements would be beneficial.

Why Choose This Role?

This is a fantastic opportunity to turn your degree into real-world experience.

You’ll gain valuable insight into:

• SEND and inclusive education
• Behaviour and emotional regulation
• Communication
• Individualised support
• Child development
• Supporting independence

If you're a graduate looking to make a genuine difference while gaining valuable experience for your future career

Why Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
• FREE CPD Academy training
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to a wide range of education opportunities
• Long‑term and permanent opportunities
• Valuable experience for your CV
• Refer a Friend scheme with rewards

All applicants will be subject to the appropriate DBS checks and satisfactory references.

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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