Primary Send Support Assistant (Ks1)

Protocol Education; Heaton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

CPD Academy access

Dedicated consultant

Opportunities across mainstream and/or

SEND settings

Simple registration process and local

Referral scheme with rewards

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated SEND Support Assistant to work with KS1 pupils at a welcoming primary school in Heaton, England. This temporary role focuses on helping children build confidence, independence and enjoyment in learning within a nurturing classroom environment.

You'll collaborate with the class teacher and SENDCO to implement learning plans, support a range of additional learning needs, and help pupils develop social, emotional and communication skills while promoting

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND in a school or care setting.
• Builds positive relationships quickly.
• Calm, adaptable and compassionate; understands safeguarding responsibilities.
• Wants to make a genuine difference every day.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with a range of additional learning needs within KS1
• Delivering tailored interventions and classroom support
• Working alongside the class teacher and SENDCO to implement learning plans
• Helping children develop social, emotional and communication skills
• Encouraging independence while providing reassurance when needed
• Creating a positive, calm and engaging learning environment

Skills

SEND support

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Some children need a little extra support to shine. Others need someone who believes in them before they believe in themselves. If you're patient, caring and love helping children overcome barriers to learning, this could be the role you've been looking for.

We're working with a welcoming primary school in Heaton that's searching for a dedicated SEND Support Assistant to work with Key Stage 1 pupils. You'll play a vital part in helping children build confidence, develop independence and enjoy learning in a nurturing classroom environment.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting pupils with a range of additional learning needs within KS1
• Delivering tailored interventions and classroom support
• Working alongside the class teacher and SENDCO to implement learning plans
• Helping children develop social, emotional and communication skills
• Encouraging independence while providing reassurance when needed
• Creating a positive, calm and engaging learning environment

We're looking for someone who

• Has experience supporting children with SEND in a school or care setting
• Builds positive relationships quickly
• Is calm, adaptable and compassionate
• Understands safeguarding responsibilities
• Wants to make a genuine difference every day

Why you'll love this school

• Friendly and supportive staff team
• Well-resourced classrooms
• Ongoing professional development
• Strong leadership and inclusive ethos
• Opportunity to secure a permanent role

Why Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• Dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement
• Opportunities across mainstream and SEND settings
• Simple registration process and local work
• Referral scheme with rewards for recommending friends

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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