Learning Support Assistant -

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong support and training in SEND practice

Friendly and inclusive working culture

Access to specialist resources

Competitive hourly rate and regular pay

Job summary

A leading educational support provider is seeking a compassionate Learning Support Assistant in Gateshead. You will support pupils with complex needs, assist in maintaining a safe learning environment, and help with personal care. Ideal candidates have experience with special educational needs and exhibit resilience and excellent communication skills. Competitive hourly rate and strong professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children with special educational needs (SEND) or in care/support settings is desirable.
• Confidence using or willingness to learn alternative communication methods.
• Able to work flexibly and as part of a team.
• Good patience and resilience when supporting pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum.
• Assist with personal care, feeding, and mobility.
• Help implement communication support strategies.
• Participate in activities to develop social and emotional skills.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to support EHCPs.

Skills

Patience

Excellent communication skills

Resilience

Ability to work as part of a team

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Location: Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
Contract: Term-time only, Permanent or on-going supply opportunities available
Hours: Full or part time considered

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable Learning Support Assistant to join a team dedicated to supporting pupils with complex needs, including severe learning difficulties, autism, communication disorders and other associated needs. You will support class teachers in delivering personalised learning activities, help maintain a calm, safe learning environment, and assist pupils with their day-to-day care and communication needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum, both in class and in small group settings
• Assist with personal care, feeding, mobility, toileting etc where required
• Help with implementing communication support strategies (e.g. Makaton / symbols / visual aids)
• Participate in activities designed to develop social, emotional and independence skills
• Work alongside multidisciplinary professionals and liaise with staff to support individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)

Person Specification

• Previous experience working with children with special educational needs (SEND) or in care / support settings is desirable
• Patience, resilience, excellent communication skills and a caring nature
• Confidence using or willingness to learn alternative communication methods
• Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team

What we offer

• Strong support, training and professional development in SEND practice
• Friendly and inclusive working culture
• Access to specialist resources and therapeutic facilities
• Competitive hourly rate and regular pay

If you are passionate about making a real difference and helping children with diverse needs to thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

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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