Pupil Support Worker

Protocol Education Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking graduates or candidates with transferable skills to support pupils in special schools and referral units across North Tyneside. Successful candidates will provide individual and small group support to students aged 11-18, aiming to motivate and engage learners facing challenges. This role offers immediate start opportunities with the potential for long-term placements, complemented by comprehensive training and support.

Benefits

Earning while learning

Dedicated consultant support

Free online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Graduate or experience in Youth Work, Police, Military, or care work.
• Ability to support children aged 11-18.
• Candidates must hold or obtain an updated DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-1 and small group support to pupils.
• Motivate disengaged learners.
• Network within local schools.

Skills

Youth Work

Calm under stress

Motivating learners

Education

Graduate or transferable skills

DBS Check

Job description

Protocol Education are recruiting for graduates or candidates with transferable skills to work in Special Schools and Pupil Referral Units across North Tyneside .If successful you will provide 1-1 and small group support to pupils aged between 11-18. Roles are to begin immediately on a day-day basis; however, many positions are available long term for the right person. Candidates will usually be required 3-5 days per week.

If successful you will be a graduate or have relevant transferable skills such as experience working as a Youth Worker/ Police or Military/ sport coach / care work. Candidates with personal experience of dealing with SEND and challenging behaviour within their home and family life will also be considered.


Highlights of this role include:
• Earning while learning (dependent on work undertaken).
• The ability to network in a local school
• A dedicated consultant to offer support throughout the placement

Successful candidates will:
• Have a confident and friendly personality
• Remain calm in stressful situations
• Show a genuine interest of working with children and young people
• Show a desire to motivate disengaged learners
• Hold an updated DBS check (or willing to obtain one)
• Have the right to work in the UK

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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