Health & Social Care Qualified - SEND Support Worker | Newcastle Upon Tyne | Immediate Start

Protocol Education Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a dedicated SEND Support Worker to join a welcoming primary school in Newcastle. The role involves supporting pupils with special educational needs, fostering a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have a qualification in Health and Social Care and experience in SEND support. Join us to make a difference in the lives of children this September!

Benefits

Daily, long-term, and permanent jobs in schools

Support for your career through free CPD and resources

Help and advice from your consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with SEND.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to get one.
• Passionate about helping SEND children reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with special educational needs.
• Engaging with children, parents, and staff.
• Being part of a close-knit team in a primary school.

Skills

Communication skills

Engagement with children

Support for SEND children

Education

Qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

SEND Support Worker | Newcastle Upon Tyne | Immediate Start | Qualified in Health and Social Care

Calling all Social Care qualified educators! We’re looking for a dedicated SEND Support Worker to join a warm and welcoming school in Newcastle this September.

This friendly primary school in Newcastle loves to create a warm and welcoming environment, making every learner, educator and staff member feel appreciated and supported. The school boasts excellent transport links, an onsite car park, and a welcoming community feel that makes every day a rewarding experience.

About the Role:

As aSEND Support Worker, you’ll be a vital part of a close-knit team in a welcoming primary school in central Newcastle. You’ll be supporting pupils with special educational needs, helping them navigate their learning journey with confidence and positivity.

• Core hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 – 16:00
• Start date: September 2025

Who you are:

• You understand that progress looks different for every child.
• You have experience working with people with SEND.
• You hold a qualification in Health and Social Care.
• You can engage with children, parents, and staff alike, making everyone feel supported.
• You think on your feet and have excellent communication skills
• Passionate about helping SEND children reach their full potential
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to get one)

Why join Protocol Education?

• Daily, long-term and permanent jobs in schools
• The full range of jobs including SEND and tuition
• Great daily rates and the opportunity to get guaranteed work and pay
• Support for your career through free CPD and resources
• Help and advice from your consultant and our Teacher Services community
• The peace of mind of working with a reputable and established company

Ready to make a difference in September? Hit that apply button and let’s get you one step closer to the classroom!

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.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

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.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.