Psychology/Sports Graduate Job | 1:1 SEND Support Assistant | Year 3 Pupil

Protocol Education Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support provider in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a calm and energetic 1:1 SEND Support Assistant to work with a Year 3 pupil with high needs. The position offers full-time hours, an inclusive environment, and opportunities for training to boost your skills. Ideal for psychology or sports graduates aiming to gain hands-on experience.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

FREE Thrive training

Friendly expert support

Access to CPD Academy

Qualifications

• Must have appropriate qualifications and training for the role.
• No classroom experience required, but relevant attitude needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a Year 3 pupil with high needs.
• Help the pupil thrive in a welcoming, supportive environment.
• Stay calm and consistent to manage demand avoidance and dysregulation.

Skills

Calm and patient

Ability to connect with children

Understanding of SEND

Job description

Overview

Fenham, Newcastle | Full-time | £89.38–£95 per day | Term-time only | Core hours: 8:30 - 15:30

Role

We’re seeking a calm, energetic 1:1 SEND Support Assistant to work closely with a Year 3 pupil. The school supports children with high needs and has a hands-on SENCO alongside you. The school is a welcoming, community-driven primary school that values inclusion and nurturing every child as an individual. The team is experienced, supportive, and passionate about helping pupils thrive.

Responsibilities

You’ll be the child’s go-to adult. They’re sociable, active, and enjoy outdoors, but may find classroom expectations challenging when overwhelmed. The ability to stay calm, patient, and consistent is key to supporting demand avoidance and dysregulation.

Perfect for

• Psychology or sports graduates looking for hands-on experience
• Future teachers, youth workers, or educational psychologists
• People who understand that relationship first makes everything else possible

No classroom experience? The school welcomes applicants with the right attitude and ability to connect with children.

What’s in it for you

• Weekly PAYE pay: no umbrella company in sight
• FREE Thrive training to boost your skill set and confidence
• Friendly, expert support from your Protocol Education consultant
• Access to our CPD Academy full of SEND and behaviour training

All applicants 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 Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance; this may also include an online search as part of due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training. 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 visit the Protocol Education website.