Pupil Support Worker

Protocol Education; North East; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a Pupil Support Worker in Newcastle upon Tyne to support pupils aged 11-18 in overcoming learning challenges. Successful applicants will have a background in Youth Work or related fields and a passion for motivating young learners. There are opportunities for long-term roles for appropriate candidates, with support from dedicated consultants and the possibility of earning while learning.

Benefits

Earning while learning

Dedicated consultancy support

FREE online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Candidate must have an updated DBS check or be willing to obtain one.
• Experience working with children and young people is desirable.
• Personal experience dealing with SEND and challenging behaviour is considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-1 and small group support to pupils aged 11-18.
• Work in Special Schools and Pupil Referral Units on a day-to-day basis.
• Promote positive engagement from disengaged learners.

Skills

Youth Work Experience

Calmness Under Pressure

Motivation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Graduate Degree or Relevant Qualification

Job description

Pupil Support Worker, Newcastle upon Tyne

Client:

Protocol Education

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

896d6c51e03c

Job Views:

7

Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

Job Description:

Protocol Education are recruiting for graduates or candidates with transferable skills to work in Special Schools and Pupil Referral Units across 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 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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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom