Graduate SEND Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; North Shields; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider is looking for a Graduate SEND Support Assistant in North Tyneside. This role offers a unique opportunity to support children with additional needs in a school setting, assisting them with learning and emotional regulation. Ideal candidates will hold a degree and have a passion for education or mental health. Enjoy weekly pay, free training, and long-term opportunities that prepare you for a rewarding career. Start your meaningful journey today!

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

FREE CPD and SEND-focused training

Dedicated consultant support

Flexible opportunities

Qualifications

• Have a degree and an interest in SEND, mental health, or education.
• Consider a future in teaching, educational psychology, or SEN support.
• Be patient, reliable, and great at building trust.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEND to access learning and routines.
• Provide calm, consistent support during lessons.
• Encourage confidence, independence, and emotional regulation.

Skills

Interest in SEND

Strong communication

Emotional support skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Graduate SEND Support Assistant

North Tyneside

Looking for a graduate role that actually makes a difference? One where you leave knowing you’ve helped a child have a better day? Keep reading.

We’re recruiting Graduate SEND Support Assistants to work in friendly schools across North Tyneside, supporting pupils with additional needs in and out of the classroom.

What the role looks like day to day

• Supporting children with SEND to access learning and routines
• Offering calm, consistent support during lessons and transitions
• Encouraging confidence, independence, and emotional regulation
• Learning from experienced teachers and support staff around you

We’re keen to hear from you if you

• Have a degree and an interest in SEND, mental health, or education
• Are considering a future in teaching, educational psychology, or SEN support
• Are patient, reliable, and great at building trust
• Want experience that genuinely prepares you for what’s next

Why work with Protocol Education

• Weekly pay through PAYE
• FREE CPD and SEND-focused training
• A dedicated consultant who actually listens
• Long-term and flexible opportunities to suit your plans

Not Thrive trained yet? No problem. We’ll get you signed up to our free Thrive training, schools love it and it helps you support pupils’ emotional wellbeing with confidence.

If you’re ready to start a career that feels meaningful from day one, we’d love to chat.

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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