Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly PAYE pay

Job summary

Protocol Education is looking for a Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a Newcastle specialist SEND school. You will support pupils with diverse learning needs and work within a dedicated SEND team in school hours.

The role suits psychology, education, health and social care or humanities graduates. A caring, adaptable approach and enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in any discipline.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Interest in SEND, education, psychology or youth services.
• Ability to remain calm and adaptable in different situations.
• Caring and supportive approach.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Providing targeted 1:1 interventions and learning support.
• Supporting pupils with ASC, ADHD and SEMH needs.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Helping students access the curriculum successfully.
• Supporting sensory, communication and social development activities.
• Assisting teachers with classroom preparation and organisation.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Interest in SEND

Education

Any degree

Job description

Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant

Newcastle | Full-Time | School Hours

Are you a psychology, education, health and social care or humanities graduate looking to build experience before progressing into a professional career?

A specialist SEND school in Newcastle is seeking a Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a variety of additional learning needs. If you are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Your Role

Working as part of an experienced SEND team, you will provide tailored support to pupils who require additional guidance both academically and emotionally.

Responsibilities

• Providing targeted 1:1 interventions and learning support
• Supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD and SEMH needs
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Helping students access the curriculum successfully
• Supporting sensory, communication and social development activities
• Assisting teachers with classroom preparation and organisation

Requirements

• Degree qualified in any discipline
• Strong communication and relationship-building skillsAn interest in SEND, education, psychology or youth services
• The ability to remain calm and adaptable in different situations
• A caring and supportive approach
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one

What Protocol Education Can Offer

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay
• Access to specialist SEND training courses
• Dedicated guidance from an experienced education consultant
• Flexible and long-term opportunities available
• Clear progression into teacher training and SEND careers

About Protocol Education

As part of the Supporting Education Group, Protocol Education partners with specialist schools across Newcastle to connect graduates with rewarding opportunities. We provide industry-leading support, training and career development to help you succeed in education.

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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