Graduate Learning Support Assistant - Send School

Protocol Education Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a Graduate Learning Support Assistant to join SEND schools in Jesmond, Heaton, Gosforth and Newcastle. You will support pupils with Autism, ADHD, and other needs, helping them access learning and participate in class activities under the guidance of experienced SEND professionals.

This role offers valuable experience for graduates aiming for teaching, psychology or therapy roles, with professional development opportunities and exposure to a supportive school

Qualifications

• Graduate in any subject.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Positive, proactive attitude.
• Passion for working with young people.
• Experience working with children desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Assisting with learning activities and interventions.
• Supporting emotional regulation and engagement.
• Building positive relationships with pupils.
• Encouraging independence and confidence.
• Working alongside teachers and wider SEND teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Passion for working with young people

Experience with children

Job description

Graduate Learning Support Assistant - SEND School

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable experience before pursuing a career in Teaching, Educational Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Social Work?

Protocol Education is working with specialist SEND schools across Jesmond, Heaton, Gosforth and Newcastle seeking enthusiastic graduates to support pupils with a range of additional needs.

Location: Jesmond, Heaton, Gosforth & Newcastle
Contract: Full-Time | Term-Time Only

About the Role

You will support pupils with Autism, ADHD, communication needs and moderate learning difficulties, helping them access learning and build confidence both academically and socially.

This role offers excellent experience working alongside SEND professionals within a supportive school environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Assisting with learning activities and interventions
• Supporting emotional regulation and engagement
• Building positive relationships with pupils
• Encouraging independence and confidence
• Working alongside teachers and wider SEND teams

We're Looking For

• Graduate in any subject
• Positive, proactive attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Passion for working with young people
• Previous experience working with children desirable but not essential

This Role Would Suit

• Psychology Graduates
• Education Graduates
• Criminology Graduates
• Sports Graduates
• Aspiring Teachers
• Aspiring Educational Psychologists

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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