Learning Support Assistant (SEND)

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 12,915 - 16,605; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free CPD

Dedicated education consultant

Long-term vacancies

Excellent school support

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist school in Gateshead, supporting pupils with SEND including Autism, Speech & Language needs and SEMH.

You’ll be part of a caring, experienced team and will provide personalised learning support to pupils with SEND.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training; this is a temporary position with potential for permanency.

Qualifications

• All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised learning support
• Assist pupils with classroom activities
• Encourage independence and confidence
• Support positive behaviour strategies
• Build strong relationships with pupils

Skills

Caring personality

Strong communication

Collaborative work

SEND support passion

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (SEND) – Gateshead

Passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning?

Protocol Education is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to join a fantastic specialist school in Gateshead, supporting pupils with a range of SEND, including Autism, Speech & Language needs and SEMH.

You’ll become part of a caring, experienced team committed to helping every child thrive.

Why choose Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free online CPD
• Dedicated education consultant
• Long-term and permanent vacancies
• Excellent school support
• Refer a Friend bonus

The role

• Provide personalised learning support
• Assist pupils with classroom activities
• Encourage independence and confidence
• Support positive behaviour strategies
• Build strong relationships with pupils

You’ll need

• A caring and patient personality
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Passion for supporting SEND learners

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

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.