Primary SEND Support Assistant (KS1)

Protocol Education Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

CPD Academy access

Dedicated consultant

Local placements

Referral scheme

Safeguarding training

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated SEND Support Assistant to work with Key Stage 1 pupils at a welcoming Heaton primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne. If you're patient and compassionate, you'll help children build confidence and independence in a nurturing classroom.

You'll deliver tailored interventions, work with the class teacher and SENDCO, support social and communication skills, and help create a calm, engaging learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND in a school or care setting is preferred.
• Calm, adaptable and compassionate approach is essential.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Understanding safeguarding responsibilities and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of additional learning needs within KS1.
• Deliver tailored interventions and classroom support.
• Work alongside the class teacher and SENDCO to implement learning plans.
• Help children develop social, emotional and communication skills.
• Encourage independence while providing reassurance when needed.
• Create a positive, calm and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Caring

Adaptability

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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