Graduate Learning Support Assistant - SEMH Primary School

Protocol Education Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Job summary

Protocol Education is partnering with a nurturing SEMH primary school in Gateshead seeking a dedicated Graduate Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs. This role offers hands-on experience in a specialist setting and a pathway toward teaching or related supportive careers.

You will work across the primary age range, delivering individual and small-group support while building relationships and promoting positive engagement in learning. This role is term-time and full-time.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any subject area.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Patience and resilience when supporting children.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Help pupils regulate emotions and engage with learning.
• Deliver small-group intervention sessions.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support behaviour management strategies and positive outcomes.
• Collaborate with teachers, SEND staff and pastoral teams.
• Encourage resilience, independence and self-esteem.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Resilience

Education

Any degree subject

Job description

Graduate Learning Support Assistant - SEMH Primary School

Gateshead | Full-Time | Term Time Only

Are you a graduate looking to gain meaningful experience supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs before pursuing a career in teaching, educational psychology, counselling, social work, or pastoral support?

Protocol Education is working in partnership with a nurturing SEMH primary school in Gateshead that is seeking a dedicated Graduate Learning Support Assistant to support pupils who require additional emotional, behavioural and learning support. This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference while developing invaluable skills within a specialist educational setting.

The Role

As a Graduate Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils across the primary age range, helping them overcome barriers to learning and build confidence both inside and outside the classroom.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Supporting children to regulate emotions and engage positively with learning
• Delivering small-group intervention sessions
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting behaviour management strategies and positive outcomes
• Working alongside teachers, SEND staff and pastoral teams
• Encouraging resilience, independence and self-esteem

Why This Role?

This position provides first-hand experience of working with children who have experienced challenges such as trauma, anxiety, attachment needs and social-emotional difficulties.

You'll gain experience in:

• Behaviour support strategies
• SEMH and SEND provision
• Trauma-informed approaches
• Classroom management techniques
• Child development and emotional regulation
• Preparing for teacher training or postgraduate study

The Ideal Candidate

• Graduate in any subject area
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable children
• Interested in a future career within education or child development
• Resilient, patient and empathetic
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience working with children, coaching, youth work, tutoring or mentoring is desirable but not essential

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Ongoing CPD and specialist SEMH training
• Dedicated support from your Protocol Education consultant
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent employment
• Valuable experience within a specialist primary setting

If you're looking to build a rewarding career supporting children with additional needs, this Gateshead SEMH school offers the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on experience and make a lasting impact.

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.
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